Modern Architecture
Experience the amazing building boom of downtown Doha. New and crazy buildings are going up every minute in this city that was nothing more than a few adobe structures a century ago. One of the most interesting is the soon to be opened Aspire Tower which is 318 metres (1,050 feet) high located in Sports City in Doha. The tower dominates the cityscape and offers great views from the top. Also seeing the city lit up at night from across the bay is amazing!
Doha's newest architectural addition is the I.M. Pei-designed Museum of Islamic Art. Opened in December 2008, it sits on its own island at the southern end of the Corniche. Despite the Islamic treasures within, the real star is the building itself which incorporates Islamic design features and motifs. Entry is free and no trip to Doha would be complete without a visit. The building, collection and associated library and study centre have been put together with obvious pride in a thousand years of Islamic achievement.
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