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@visitqatar - UnsplashSouq Waqif Mosque
📍 From Sout Al Rayyan, Qatar
Souq Waqif, or "Standing Market", is an outdoor market located in the center of Doha, Qatar and is a popular destination for locals, tourists and photographers. With its street food, merchants, entertainment and colorful atmosphere, the Souq stands out as a unique feature of Qatar’s capital.
Start off at the main entrance across from the Souq Waqif Mosque. This is the best place to begin your exploration because it’s one of the most popular sites in the area. The mosque entrance is beautiful and the inner courtyard is especially picturesque. From the entrance, you can explore the narrow alleys of Souq Waqif and take in the sights, sounds and smells of the busy marketplace. Apart from the retail establishments lined along the alleys, the Souq is also home to traditional Qatari heritage sites. Visit the falcon hospital - the only of its kind in the region - to learn about this unique aspect of Arabian culture and view the raptors up close. You’ll also find a number of restaurants, coffee shops, and art galleries to round off your experience. Souq Waqif is a great place to soak in the atmosphere of Qatar’s bustling capital.
Start off at the main entrance across from the Souq Waqif Mosque. This is the best place to begin your exploration because it’s one of the most popular sites in the area. The mosque entrance is beautiful and the inner courtyard is especially picturesque. From the entrance, you can explore the narrow alleys of Souq Waqif and take in the sights, sounds and smells of the busy marketplace. Apart from the retail establishments lined along the alleys, the Souq is also home to traditional Qatari heritage sites. Visit the falcon hospital - the only of its kind in the region - to learn about this unique aspect of Arabian culture and view the raptors up close. You’ll also find a number of restaurants, coffee shops, and art galleries to round off your experience. Souq Waqif is a great place to soak in the atmosphere of Qatar’s bustling capital.
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