Grand Mosque of Conakry, Conakry

Name: Grand Mosque of Conakry
Address: Conakry, Guinea

#4 among attractions in Conakry

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The Conakry Grand Mosque is a mosque in Conakry, Guinea, located east of the Conakry Botanical Garden and beside the Donka Hospital. ()

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.

1.1 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.
0.9 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.
1.3 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.
0.6 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.
0.4 miE
9°32'5"N • 13°40'42"W
centre de la station, Conakry
11 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre
1.2 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.
0.9 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)

Grand Mosque of Conakry, Conakry

Facts and practical information

Conakry plan & book

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

Palais du Peuple, Conakry

Monument du 22 Novembre 1970, Conakry

Marché Madina, Conakry

8 November Bridge, Conakry

centre de la station, Conakry

Stade du 28 Septembre, Conakry

Gamal Abdel Nasser University of Conakry, Conakry

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Grand Mosque of Conakry?

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