Great Mosque of Asmara, Asmara

Name: Great Mosque of Asmara
Address: Asmara, Eritrea

#8 among attractions in Asmara

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The Great Mosque of Asmara; alternately known as Al Kulafah Al Rashidan, Al Kulafah Al Rashidin, Al Kuaka Al Rashidin or Al Khulafa Al Rashiudin; Arabic: جَـامِـع الْـخُـلَـفَـاء الـرَّاشِـدِيْـن, romanized: Jāmi‘ al-Khulafā’ ar-Rāshidīn, "Mosque of the Rightly-Guided Caliphs") is a mosque located in the center of Asmara, the capital city of Eritrea. It is considered to be one of the three prominent edifices of the city, along with Church of Our Lady of the Rosary and Enda Mariam Coptic Cathedral. Designed by Guido Ferrazza, it was built in 1938 on the initiative of Benito Mussolini, to impress the Muslim population, who make up about 50% of the locality. The Arabic phrase al-Khulafā’ ar-Rāshidīn can mean "followers of the right path". ()

Alternative names: Architectural style: RationalismCoordinates: 15°20'20"N, 38°56'30"E

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Asmara Eritrea

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Great Mosque of Asmara – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Church of Our Lady of the Rosary, National Museum of Eritrea, Cinema Impero, Enda Mariam Cathedral.

~1560 ftSW
Church, Romanesque revival architecture
Church of Our Lady of the Rosary, Asmara
8 min walk • The Church of Our Lady of the Rosary, Asmara is a Roman Catholic church built in the early 1920s in Asmara, when the city was the capital of Italian Eritrea.
1 miW
Museum
National Museum of Eritrea, Asmara
27 min walk • The National Museum of Eritrea is a national museum in Asmara, Eritrea. Established in 1992 by Woldeab Woldemariam, it was originally located in the former Governor's Palace until 1997, when it was moved.
~930 ftSW
Nightlife, Cinema
Cinema Impero, Asmara
5 min walk • The Cinema Impero is an Art Deco-style cinema in Asmara, the capital of Eritrea. It was built in 1937 by the colonial authorities in Italian Eritrea.
~1020 ftE
Church
Enda Mariam Cathedral, Asmara
5 min walk • Enda Mariam Cathedral is an Eritrean Orthodox church in Asmara, Eritrea. The cathedral is located on Arbate Asmara Street.
~1870 ftW
Church
Kidane Mehret Cathedral, Asmara
10 min walk • Kidane Mehret Cathedral is a Catholic church located on Adi Quala Street, Asmara, Eritrea. The cathedral belongs to Eritrean Catholic Archeparchy of Asmara.
~680 ftSW
Synagogue
Asmara Synagogue, Asmara
4 min walk • The Asmara Synagogue is the only surviving remnant of the Jewish community in Eritrea. Built in 1906, includes a Jewish cemetery, classrooms, and a main sanctuary.
~1030 ftS
Palace
Governor's Palace, Asmara
5 min walk • The Governor's Palace is the city hall of Asmara, Eritrea. It was built during the colonial period in the city centre, in an Italian Art-Deco style.
1.1 miW
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport
Denden Stadium, Asmara
29 min walk • Denden Stadium is a multi-use stadium in Asmara, Eritrea. The facility was built in 1958 by the Asmara municipality. It is currently used mostly for football matches. The initial capacity of the stadium was 5,000 seats.

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Which popular attractions are close to Great Mosque of Asmara?

Nearby attractions include Asmara Synagogue, Asmara (4 min walk), Enda Mariam Cathedral, Asmara (5 min walk), Governor's Palace, Asmara (5 min walk), Church of Our Lady of the Rosary, Asmara (8 min walk).

How to get to Great Mosque of Asmara by public transport?

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Asmara (13 min walk)