A stylish and fascinating Middle Eastern city,
Kuwait City may be one of the overshadowed cities in the region. The capital of
Kuwait, Kuwait city’s history mirrors that of the country. Said to be established in the 18th century, Kuwait City’s glory years came with the discovery of oil in the 1930s.
Much of the country’s luster paled when the Iraqis invaded the country in 1990. Most of the top places and hotels in Kuwait City were badly damaged during the invasion. Yet, this did not mean the end for a developing city like Kuwait.
After the invaders were driven out of the country, the Kuwaiti government was set to restore the beauty of the capital city. The government did not want just want to restore what was destroyed, but it was determined to turn Kuwait City into a business hub.
Today, sprinkled over the wonderful sandy lands of Kuwait are upscale and budget
Kuwait hotels, bars, museums, and marine sanctuaries. The most prominent landmark of the city (and the country) is the Kuwait Towers which features superb architecture. Also, towering over other structures is the tallest building in Kuwait – the Liberation Tower.
Kuwait City is home to the only international airport in Kuwait, the Kuwait International Airport. It services several airways like the Jazeera Airways and Kuwait Airways, the country’s national carrier. The most recommended way of going around the city is by a cab. On the other hand, due to the condition of the buses and the lack of fixed bus schedules, buses are not popular means of discovering the city. However, should you insist to take one, the two known bus operators in Kuwait City are the Citibus and the Kuwait Public Transport Company (KPTC). These buses go on the same routes.
Little may be known of
Kuwait City until this day, but surely so much is to be uncovered amidst modern architectures.
