Have you been to the new exhibition at Qasr Al Watan?

The exhibition highlights the influence of Arab culture on Europe

The Palace of the Nation, Qasr Al Watan is hosting the Pearls of Wisdom exhibition until the 06th January 2023. This is in collaboration with Department of Culture and Tourism ( DCT ) and Culture Planning & Development Department.

The exhibition is open to public until the 06th January, 2023. Split into seven zones the exhibition showcases valuable manuscripts in the field of  literature, heritage, religion, music, philosophy and science. The exhibition takes visitors on a historical journey that deliberates the influence of Arab culture on Europe.

It highlights the role of Arab civilisation in generating religious dialogue and contributing knowledge that paved the way for the European Renaissance.

At the heart of Knowledge, visitors will find themselves in an immersive gallery panel. It covers the Golden Age of Islamic Civilization and Two regions that are at the heart of medieval Europe-Al-Andalus in the Iberian Peninsula and Sicily in southern Italy.

Visitors will be exposed to different monumental topics like The Evolution of Vernacular Arabic in Europe, Andalusian Calligraphy, Arabic Calligraphy in Sicilian Art, Bridge between Greek Knowledge and the Islamic World.

As you conclude the Qasr Al Watan tour, head to the Palace’s library to explore a collection of more than 50,000 books about UAE’s history and politics. You can get information about topics related to history, Architecture, Biology and Ethnography.

Qasr Al Watan is truly one of the most iconic places to explore time and again. Open daily from 10.00 am to 17.30 pm.

For more information visit https://www.qasralwatan.ae