Manama (Things to do - Places to Visit) - MANAMA Top Tourist Placesbr Capital of Bahrainbr Manama, the modern capital of the Arabian Gulf island nation of Bahrain, has been at the center of major trade routes since antiquity.br br Its acclaimed Bahrain National Museum showcases artifacts from the ancient Dilmun civilization that flourished in the region for millennia. The city's thriving Bab el-Bahrain Souq offers wares from colorful handwoven fabrics and spices to pearls.