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National Theatre of Bahrain

The national theatre is also worth checking out for its architecture. With 1001 seats, it's one of the largest theatres in the Arab world. Big names in classical music, opera, ballet and similar arts regularly perform here.

Website: culture.gov.bh (opens in a new tab)

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