Qatar Day 4 - Katara Cultural Village

The final day in Qatar involved a day trip to the Katara Cultural Village. Under the leadership of Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al Thani, the Father Emir​ of the State of Qatar, Katara Cultural Village was established in 2010 to promote Islamic and Qatari culture.

The Golden Masjid

This mosque, covered in gold, provided an overview of Muslim culture and the Quran.

The Golden Masjid

The interior of the Golden Masjid

Force of Nature II

This sculpture stood just outside of the amphitheater was installed in 2011 and is made of bronze, stainless steel and aluminum. There are other casts of the sculpture in Shanghai, New York City, and London.

Boats in the Harbor at Katara

Clearly some Argentina and France fans.

The Pigeon Towers

Pigeon Towers were designed to collect pigeon droppings, which was used as a fertilizer for farming and. can provide housing for thousands of pigeons.

The Qatari Society for Al Gannas

A cultural association for hunters, Al Gannas was founded in 2008.

Bayt El Talleh Restaurant

We tried to get a table at this restaurant but were told there were no seats. When we complained, someone from the back yelled: “Let them eat cake!!!!”

It should be noted that I was wearing a France jersey and did not recognize the French President. So, I started asking who it was and was met with puzzled looks..

Thanks to Mr. Macron, we had to find another place to eat. Along the water is an Ottoman Restaurant called Sukar Pasha. It was quite tasty and we got to sit outside to enjoy the day.

Sukar Pasha

Mezze Platter: Housemade pita, hummus, baba ghanouj, thoum, roasted peppers, muhammara, tzaziki, tabouli, and stuffed grape leaves.

At the top right is Manti, which are small dumplings stuffed with beef and topped with garlic yogurt and tomato sauce.

Sukar Pasha

Tavuk Güvek: casserole of char-grilled chcken kofta mixed with fried eggplant, peppers, potato, topped with tomato sauce, mozzarella, and eggplant dip.

Sukar Pasha

Spinach and cheese Pide.