<strong>Purpose-made complex: </strong>Katara Cultural Village was built on reclaimed land on the coastal edge of Doha to help raise cultural awareness in the city.
Purpose-made complex: Katara Cultural Village was built on reclaimed land on the coastal edge of Doha to help raise cultural awareness in the city.
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<strong>Focal point:</strong> Although Katara's amphitheater is inspired by ancient Greece, it holds traditional Arabic features including exposed timber beams.
Focal point: Although Katara's amphitheater is inspired by ancient Greece, it holds traditional Arabic features including exposed timber beams.
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<strong>Top venue:</strong> The 3,275 square meter marble structure can hold up to 5,000 people and has hosted a variety of music performances, traditional dance shows and open-air screenings.
Top venue: The 3,275 square meter marble structure can hold up to 5,000 people and has hosted a variety of music performances, traditional dance shows and open-air screenings.
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<strong>Unique feel: </strong>"It's really like you're going into another place," says student Georgian Sgura. "Katara's very different to everything else."
Unique feel: "It's really like you're going into another place," says student Georgian Sgura. "Katara's very different to everything else."
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<strong>Impressive buildings:</strong> Ottoman-style mosque the Golden Masjid is one of Katara's standout landmarks.
Impressive buildings: Ottoman-style mosque the Golden Masjid is one of Katara's standout landmarks.
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<strong>Structural masterpiece: </strong>The stunning Katara Masjid was designed by renowned Turkish architect Zainab Fadil Oglu and is decorated with a mosaic of mostly turquoise and purple tiles.
Structural masterpiece: The stunning Katara Masjid was designed by renowned Turkish architect Zainab Fadil Oglu and is decorated with a mosaic of mostly turquoise and purple tiles.
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<strong>Katara's hallmark: </strong>The traditional pigeon towers, which are made of bricks and clay and punctuated with holes and wooden perches, are 15 meters tall and about 4.25 wide.
Katara's hallmark: The traditional pigeon towers, which are made of bricks and clay and punctuated with holes and wooden perches, are 15 meters tall and about 4.25 wide.
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<strong>Opulent venues: </strong>The Opera House is the only facility of its type in Doha and can hold up to 550 people.<br />
Opulent venues: The Opera House is the only facility of its type in Doha and can hold up to 550 people.
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<strong>Beachside development: </strong>Katara also boasts a 1.5-kilometer sandy beach and the activities on offer include pedal boating and kayak rides.
Beachside development: Katara also boasts a 1.5-kilometer sandy beach and the activities on offer include pedal boating and kayak rides.
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<strong>Public art: </strong>The complex is full of artistic pieces like this sculpture by Indian artist Subodh Gupta on the Katara promenade.
Public art: The complex is full of artistic pieces like this sculpture by Indian artist Subodh Gupta on the Katara promenade.
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<strong>Striking sculptures:</strong> Italian sculptor Lorenzo Quinn created this figure, which stands in front of the amphitheater.
Striking sculptures: Italian sculptor Lorenzo Quinn created this figure, which stands in front of the amphitheater.
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<strong>Quaint cafés: </strong>Chac'Late is a popular spot for coffee and sweets thanks to its mixture of premium imported chocolates and locally produced goods.
Quaint cafés: Chac'Late is a popular spot for coffee and sweets thanks to its mixture of premium imported chocolates and locally produced goods.
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<strong>Nurturing talent: </strong>Katara's exhibition spaces host the work of many local and international artists.
Nurturing talent: Katara's exhibition spaces host the work of many local and international artists.
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<strong>Rising destination: </strong>Katara is one of Doha's most popular tourist spots and seeks to become a major commercial destination for the country.
Rising destination: Katara is one of Doha's most popular tourist spots and seeks to become a major commercial destination for the country.
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<strong>Cultural beacon: </strong>According to Katara PR boss Malika Mohammad Al Shraim, the complex signifies a "major turning point" in Doha's efforts to raise cultural awareness and promote all forms of artistic exchange.
Cultural beacon: According to Katara PR boss Malika Mohammad Al Shraim, the complex signifies a "major turning point" in Doha's efforts to raise cultural awareness and promote all forms of artistic exchange.
Dimitris Sideridis