Alseif palace
Alseif palace
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saronic
Zurich, Switzerland28,818 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2020
It is possible to walk on the Corniche from the Scientific Centre past the Kuwait Towers all the way to the Dhow Harbour by the Fish Market. Here one has to go away from the sea and follow the wide Arabian Gulf Street. The reason is the over 200'000 sqm closed off area of the Seif Palace, the main government building of Kuwait together with the Bayan Palace southeast from here.

Over the fences it is possible to catch glimpses of the attractive construction following in its design principles of Islamic desert architecture. Especially visible is the clock tower decorated with blue tiles and a small golden cupola. Across the Seif Square by the palace is the Grand Mosque.

The beginnings of the palace, also known as Al-Diwan Al-Amiri, go back to 1904, but since then there haven been 3 expansions, the last one ending in 1992, after the Iraqi invasion.
Written December 9, 2020
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Ghanim A
Kuwait City, Kuwait211,924 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2014 • Solo
Not a tourist attraction
the only thing is seeing it from out side
and the wisdom on the gate
( If someone else for as long as you do not receive )
Written June 28, 2014
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hylaman
Kuwait City, Kuwait177 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2017 • Solo
One of the oldest Amiri Palaces in Kuwait and maybe the most famous one, it is located on the Arabian Gulf road overlooking the Gulf, I don't thing it is allowed for visitors
Written April 30, 2017
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TRAVELUX L
Sofia, Bulgaria52 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2015 • Family
Looks impressive from outside and it fits perfectly with the street around. Nice looking building...
Written July 26, 2016
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dmittleman
Palm Beach Gardens, FL1,413 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2015 • Friends
This sprawling palace is not open to the public. No photographs either. The Big Ben type clock tower is pretty, but this site only deserves a quick drive by.
Written January 13, 2015
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Lars S
Skanderborg, Denmark1,710 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2019 • Solo
The palace can be seen from the Grand Mosque. Only the entrance is visible. The rest is hidden behind a wall. Nothing to see or do there.
Written February 20, 2019
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Alex C
Doha, Qatar125 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2016 • Business
Al Seef Palace is not open for general public. If I am correct this is the house for Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kuwait and Al DIwan Al Amiri. Beware of taking pictures of governmental buildings as it might be considered as offence. The main clock tower is central in the group of buildings. The square in front of the tower is taken by fountain with national Coat of Arms. Seef Palace survived invasion in 1990 and clock tower was destroyed by missile and reconstructed later. Original building is dated back in 1906-7. Grand Mosque of Kuwait is located across the street opposite Seef Palace. Basically this is not tourist attraction, however, architecture is featured.
Written August 24, 2016
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fracmeister
Spring, TX467 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2014 • Solo
Not open to the puiblic. Take a picture from the mosque....NOT from the street as that is discouraged. They give you a nice history on the mosque tour.
Written December 13, 2014
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TaherAlbaghliJulian
Kuwait City, Kuwait1,923 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2014 • Solo
Seif Palace:is a palace in Kuwait City, Kuwait. Located opposite the Grand Mosque, one of Seif Palace’s best-known features is the watch tower, covered in blue tiles and with a roof plated in pure gold. This building Construction started in 1904 the palace Renovated 1909,1964, , 1987 & 1991 . the Owner Government of Kuwait.
I like design of Alseif palace it is special & beautiful architecture..
Alseif palace is Not a tourist attraction & not open for public not every person can enter it.it is working place is the official office of the Prince, Crown Prince, and the Council of Ministers.
I don't like watching things just from outside , i hope one day they open part Alseif palace for public i have curiosity to see interior design & if this palace contain heritage swords ,heritage guns, old canons, old stamps, collection of impress for crown Crown Princes of Kuwait.,
Written October 17, 2014
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SEs
London, UK25,868 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2014
The palace is in a high security zone.You can have a look while driving past not to stop and see as this is a high security zone and private palace.Notjing much to see.
Written October 17, 2014
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