Cotonou Central Mosque, Cotonou

#8 among attractions in Cotonou

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The Cotonou Central Mosque is a mosque in Cotonou, Littoral, Benin. It is the most important building for the country's Muslims. ()

Coordinates: 6°21'43"N, 2°23'52"E

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Day trips

Cotonou Central Mosque – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Dantokpa Market, Stade de l'Amitié, Cotonou Cathedral, Lake Nokoué.

2.6 miE
Market, Shopping
Dantokpa Market, Cotonou
66 min walk • Nestled in the bustling heart of Cotonou, the economic capital of Benin, the Dantokpa Market stands as a vibrant microcosm of West African commerce and culture. This sprawling marketplace is not just a shopping destination but an immersive experience for any traveler...
2.1 miNW
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport
Stade de l'Amitié, Cotonou
54 min walk • Stade de l'Amitie or Friendship Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Cotonou, Benin. It is currently used for football matches and also has facilities for athletics. The stadium has a capacity of 20,000 people.
2.9 miE
Church
Cotonou Cathedral, Cotonou
73 min walk • The cathedral of Notre Dame de Miséricorde, commonly known as Cotonou Cathedral, is a Roman Catholic cathedral, located near the Ancien Pont Bridge in Cotonou, Benin. It is noted for its distinct burgundy and white striped tiled architecture. Its tower stands towards the rear-end left side of the main building.
6.3 miNE
Nature, Lake
Lake Nokoué, Cotonou
160 min walk • Lake Nokoué is a lake in the southern part of Benin. It is 20 km wide and 11 km long and covers an area of 4,900 ha. The lake is partly fed by the Ouémé River and the Sô River, both of which deposit sediments from throughout the region in the lake.
3 miE
Bridge
Ancien Pont, Cotonou
78 min walk • The Ancien Pont is a bridge in Cotonou, Benin. The bridge crosses the Lagune de Cotonou which separates the two sides of the city. It was built in 1928 and renovated in 1981.
3.1 miE
Lighthouse
Cotonou Lighthouse, Cotonou
78 min walk • Cotonou Lighthouse is a lighthouse in Cotonou, Benin. It was established in 1910. A second skeletal tower was built in 1928, and that light was moved to the water tower in 1968.
2 miE
Neighbourhood
10th arrondissement of the Littoral Department, Cotonou
50 min walk • 10th arrondissement is an arrondissement in the Littoral department of Benin. It is an administrative division under the jurisdiction of the commune of Cotonou.
2.1 miE
Neighbourhood
2nd arrondissement of the Littoral Department, Cotonou
55 min walk • 2nd arrondissement is an arrondissement in the Littoral department of Benin. It is an administrative division under the jurisdiction of the commune of Cotonou.
2.1 miE
Neighbourhood
13th arrondissement of the Littoral Department, Cotonou
55 min walk • 13th arrondissement is an arrondissement in the Littoral department of Benin. It is an administrative division under the jurisdiction of the commune of Cotonou.
2.1 miE
Neighbourhood
7th arrondissement of the Littoral Department, Cotonou
55 min walk • 7th arrondissement is an arrondissement in the Littoral department of Benin. It is an administrative division under the jurisdiction of the commune of Cotonou.
2.1 miE
Neighbourhood
5th arrondissement of the Littoral Department, Cotonou
55 min walk • 5th arrondissement is an arrondissement in the Littoral department of Benin. It is an administrative division under the jurisdiction of the commune of Cotonou.

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How to get to Cotonou Central Mosque by public transport?

The nearest stations to Cotonou Central Mosque:

Bus

Confort Lines (28 min walk)
ATT - bus (28 min walk)