Geotype Submission

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How does this letter-form communicate its location?

Nestled away in a walkway just inside the main Manama Souq (called Bab Al Bahrain), over 70 years old. With abundant open-air seating and traditional patron service in a busy market, the adjacent walls adorned with pictures and photographs of days gone by, visitors are cast into a past era instantaneously. This is apparent from the café’s signage made from wood utilizing iron made typography in both languages to be easily located by locals and expats alike. It has a very traditional look and feel. It blends with the old ambiance of the café, where visitors enjoy eating fine traditional dishes and accompaniments, coupled with the atmosphere of the Souq market stalls. (OMAR MAL)

Location

شارع الحكومة، Manama, Bahrain