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Grand Mosque of Conakry, Conakry

#4 among attractions in Conakry

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Grand Mosque of Conakry
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Local name: Mosquée Fayçal Completed: 1982 (42 years ago)Capacity: 12.5 thous.Coordinates: 9°31'59"N, 13°41'3"W
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Conakry Guinea

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Grand Mosque of Conakry – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Palais du Peuple, Monument du 22 Novembre 1970, Marché Madina, 8 November Bridge.

  • palais du peuple conakry1.1 miSW
    Palace

    Palais du Peuple, Conakry

    28 min walk • The Palais du Peuple is a venue for important events in Conakry, Guinea. In 2008, the building underwent serious renovations prior to celebrations for Guinea's 50th anniversary of independence.

  • monument du 22 novembre 1970 conakry0.9 miSW
    Memorial

    Monument du 22 Novembre 1970, Conakry

    24 min walk • The Monument du 22 Novembre 1970 is a monument in Conakry, Guinea that celebrates the defeat of the attempted coup led by Portuguese troops in 1970, named Operation Green Sea. On 21 November 1970 a group of Portuguese troops assisted by Guinean fighters invaded Conakry from the sea in an attempt to overthrow the Touré regime.

  • marche madina conakry1.3 miNE
    Shopping, Market

    Marché Madina, Conakry

    34 min walk • Marché Medina is a market in Conakry, Guinea and one of the largest markets in West Africa. The market was the scene of the Guinean Market Women's Revolt in 1977 that marketed a turning point in the country's economic history and was celebrated as a national holiday following the end of President Ahmed Sékou Touré regime.

  • 8 november bridge conakry0.6 miSW
    Bridge

    8 November Bridge, Conakry

    16 min walk • The 8 November Bridge is a bridge in Conakry, Guinea. It has strategic significance, given that the bridge cuts the Central Business District off from the rest of the city. During coups the bridge has played an important role. The bridge was built in the 1960s and demolished on 10 March 2012.

  • stade du 28 septembre conakry1.2 miNE
    Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums

    Stade du 28 Septembre, Conakry

    30 min walk • Stade du 28 Septembre is a multi-purpose stadium in Conakry, Guinea. It is currently used mostly for football matches. The stadium has a capacity of 25,000 people.

  • gamal abdel nasser university of conakry0.9 miNE
    Universities and schools

    Gamal Abdel Nasser University of Conakry, Conakry

    22 min walk • Gamal Abdel Nasser University of Conakry, is the largest university in Guinea and located in Dixinn Commune, Conakry, the Guinean capital. The name is generally shortened to the University of Conakry.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Grand Mosque of Conakry?

Nearby attractions include 8 November Bridge, Conakry (16 min walk), Gamal Abdel Nasser University of Conakry, Conakry (22 min walk), Monument du 22 Novembre 1970, Conakry (24 min walk).

How to get to Grand Mosque of Conakry by public transport?

The nearest stations to Grand Mosque of Conakry:

Bus
  • Donka Autoroute (7 min walk)
  • Sig Madina (21 min walk)

Train
  • Coléah (10 min walk)

Where to next? Visit conakry Conakry region page or discover the top tourist attractions in Guinea.

Guinea ▪ Boké ▪ Conakry ▪ Faranah ▪ Kankan ▪ Kindia ▪ Labé ▪ Mamou ▪ Nzérékoré