Manama Map

Description: This map shows neighborhoods, islands, streets, roads, hospitals, buildings, and parks in Manama.

Description: This map shows streets, houses, buildings, restrooms, cafes, bars, restaurants, hotels, monuments, parking lots, playgrounds, shops, mosques, points of interest, and parks in Manama City Center.

Manama (Arabic: المنامة, al-Manāma) is the capital and largest city of the Kingdom of Bahrain. It lies on the northeastern tip of Bahrain Island in the Persian Gulf and is the country's political, economic and cultural centre. The city is also the seat of the Capital Governorate.

Islamic chronicles mention Manama as early as 1345 AD. The Portuguese took the city in 1521, and the Persians took it in 1602. The Al Khalifa dynasty has held it since 1783, apart from brief interruptions. Manama became a free port in 1958 and was made the capital of independent Bahrain in 1971.

The name is generally thought to come from the Arabic word for "place of rest" or "place of dreams".

Oil drove Bahrain's economy for much of the 20th century. Since then, Manama has grown into a major regional centre for finance and banking. Many international and Islamic financial institutions have offices there, and landmarks such as the Bahrain World Trade Center and Bahrain Financial Harbour stand on the city's skyline. Trade, tourism and services also play an important part in the local economy.

Well-known landmarks include Bab al-Bahrain, the historic gateway to the old souq, and the Al Fateh Grand Mosque, one of the largest mosques in the world. The Bahrain National Museum is also in the city. Manama was named the Arab Capital of Culture in 2012.

The city has a hot desert climate, with very hot, humid summers and mild winters.

Main sights in Manama