Qatar is a country where ancient desert forts coexist with a futuristic capital city.
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Here, architectural features range from towers influenced by ancient Islamic architecture to massive modern skyscrapers that dominate the city skyline - a rich blend of old and new.
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Doha Tower
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The magnificent Doha Tower, commonly known as Burj Doha, rises 238 metres over Doha's West Bay. Its phallic shape rises 46 stories above ground, with a further three floors underground.
Aspire Tower
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Aspire Tower is one of Qatar's highest structures. The Panorama Restaurant at the top of the tower offers a stunning view of the cityscape as well as exquisite food.
Tornado Tower
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The hourglass shape of Tornado Tower is readily recognisable. This 52-story edifice, also known as the QIPCO Tower, stretches nearly 200 metres into the skyline.
Sidra Public Art
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Hirst has shown the wonder of birth in dramatic detail with sculptures ranging in height from 5 to 11 metres.
Qatar National Convention Center
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The front of the building is modelled after the Sidra, a desert tree. Maman, the world-famous spider sculpture, may be found in the front of the entryway.
Al Zubara Fort
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Al Zubara Fort, located near the now-deserted village of the same name, is a vast fort topped by three massive circular turrets and a single rectangular tower..
Barzan Towers
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The towers are only 15 kilometres north of Doha and are open 24 hours a day, so there's never a bad time to go.
Al Wajbah Fort
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One of Qatar’s oldest historical sites, Al Wajbah Fort dates to the late 18th century
Qatar National Library
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The Qatar National Library is both a national and a research and public library. It has almost a million books.
The Pigeon Towers
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Home to thousands of pigeons, the distinctive towers have been designed to collect their droppings for use as fertiliser by local farmers.
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