Places worth the detour in Kuwait City

8 places worth going out of your way for lie within 30 km of Kuwait City, Kuwait, across 5 kinds of detour; churches, temples & shrines are the largest group (4). Best known: Grand Mosque. 7 of them rank as little-known. Click any card to open it on the map.

Sacred sites4 Built landmarks1 Nature & landscapes1 Museums & culture1 Fun & leisure1

All 8, ranked 8

Ranked by how many Wikipedia editions cover them.

1.Grand Mosque

Sacred sites · 20th century · Notable

Mosque in Kuwait City, Kuwait

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2.Shuwaikh Island

Nature & landscapes · Hidden gem

Island in Kuwait

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3.Sheikh Jaber al-Ahmad al-Sabah Causeway

Built landmarks · Hidden gem

Bridge in Kuwait

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4.Imam Hussein Mosque

Sacred sites · 20th century · Hidden gem

Mosque in Kuwait

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5.Holy Family Cathedral, Kuwait

Sacred sites · 20th century · Hidden gem

Cathedral in Kuwait City

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6.Sheikh Jaber Al Ahmad Cultural Centre

Museums & culture · 21st century · Hidden gem

Performing arts centre in Shuwaikh, Kuwait

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7.Kuwait Entertainment City

Fun & leisure · Hidden gem

Amusement park in Kuwait

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8.Imam Jaʿfar as-Ṣādiq Mosque

Sacred sites · Hidden gem

Major shi'ite mosque in Kuwait City

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