Qatar Action & adventure, Art, Attraction, Castles & palaces, Central, Lighthouse, Modern architecture + Waterfall pictures

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A 20th-century fort rises above the excavation site for an 18th-century pearl-diving and trading town buried by the sands of the desert.

Art from across 14 centuries is displayed inside a striking limestone building designed by I.M. Pei, with architecture influenced by traditional Islamic style.

For centuries, pearl diving has been an important part of Qatar’s economy. See this pretty monument that honors that tradition.

A 20th-century fort rises above the excavation site for an 18th-century pearl-diving and trading town buried by the sands of the desert.

Glittering and shiny, this Doha neighborhood has beautiful ocean views and some of the city’s best shops, parks, hotels, restaurants and cultural attractions. 

Attend international soccer games or simply marvel at the 21st-century city created in part to welcome visitors from around the globe.

Travel west from Doha to see the remains of a fortress built two centuries ago for protection along the western Pirate Coast of Qatar.

A national treasure, this library fulfills its mission to provide an exceptional environment for learning and discovery while preserving the nation’s heritage.

An exciting renovation of an already great stadium has prepared this venue for international soccer and other future sporting competitions.

An exciting renovation of an already great stadium has prepared this venue for international soccer and other future sporting competitions.

Attend international soccer games or simply marvel at the 21st-century city created in part to welcome visitors from around the globe.