On the coast of the Persian Gulf, 13 km from Dubai, is the most “non-alcoholic” and strict emirate of Sharjah. The sights of its capital - the city of the same name - amaze even the most experienced travelers. No wonder Sharjah in 1998 recognized the UNESCO organization as the cultural center of the entire Arab world. The city received this status deservedly as a reward for loyalty to culture and art, and respect for its architectural heritage. And today restoration work is underway to restore the ancient buildings, new, unprecedented beauty objects are being erected.
The real museum treasure is Sharjah. The sights of the Middle East are striking in wealth. There are a lot of museums in the city: Arts, National Heritage, Archaeological, Scientific, Historical, etc. If it is not possible to visit them all, then you should opt for the Maritime Museum and the Museum of Fine Arts. The first one was opened relatively recently - in 2009, but became one of the main objects for which Sharjah is visited. The sights of the museum introduce visitors to the marine life of the Arabs. The exposition contains items used for fishing, collecting seafood, trade, there are wooden sailboats.
The Museum of Fine Arts was opened in 1997, it gained popularity not only among local residents, but also guests of the emirate. Here a huge number of the best works of fine art of the Arab world is collected, there are works of foreign artists, exhibitions are often held. King Faisal Mosque is one of the grandest structures that Sharjah is so proud of. Sights of other cities fade in comparison with this architectural miracle. The mosque is considered one of the largest in the Middle East, it holds up to 3 thousand believers.
One of the most favorite vacation spots not only for citizens, but also for tourists is the Sharjah Desert Park. It occupies an area of one square kilometer; a huge number of museums are concentrated here: botanical, Arabian cultures, natural sciences, a children's farm, etc. Fort Sharjah also places a significant place in its history. A map of attractions will allow you to quickly find the necessary object. The fort was erected in 1820 and was the residence of the royal family. Today, there is a museum dedicated to the history of the emirate, it pays attention to all the important events that have affected the life of the UAE. A collection of ancient weapons is also stored here .
You can visit the Al Maskuf market, merchants from India and Iran used to come here to exchange for their goods coal mined by Bedouins in the desert. Most often, rice and spices were used. Today, the bazaar has only architectural and
historical-cultural value. Hospitable Sharjah
(UAE) will not let anyone go without gifts
. Sightseeing, of course, needs to be visited, but you should still take care of acquiring souvenirs for family and friends. To do this, go to the central market, which is one of the most popular not only in the Emirates, but throughout the Middle East.