Sheikh Ijlin, Gaza City

#9 among attractions in Gaza City

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Sheikh Ijlin is a neighborhood in southern Gaza City near the coastal road. ()

Coordinates: 31°30'48"N, 34°25'41"E

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Gaza City Israel

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Sheikh Ijlin – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Port of Gaza, Gaza Mall, Gaza synagogue, Unknown Soldier's Square.

0.9 miN
Harbor
Port of Gaza, Gaza Strip
23 min walk • The Port of Gaza is a small port near the Rimal district of Gaza City. It is the home port of Palestinian fishing-boats and the base of the Palestinian Naval Police, a branch of the Palestinian National Security Forces.
1.3 miE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Gaza Mall, Gaza Strip
33 min walk • The Gaza Mall is a shopping mall that opened in Gaza in July 2010. The shopping venue in the Rimal neighborhood of Gaza extends over 19,000 sq. ft. There are two floors with shops offering international brands. It was built at a cost of $1.5 million.
0.6 miNE
Synagogue
Gaza synagogue, Gaza Strip
15 min walk • The ancient synagogue of Gaza was built in 508 AD during the Byzantine period and was discovered in 1965. It was located in the ancient port city of Gaza, then known as "Maiumas", currently the Rimal district of Gaza City.
1.1 miNE
Square
Unknown Soldier's Square, Gaza Strip
27 min walk • Soldier's Square or Square of the Unknown Soldier is a city square in Gaza City, situated along Omar Mukhtar Street in the Rimal district. It is currently a large public garden popular with unemployed Gazans during the day and promenading families in the evenings.
0.7 miE
Universities and schools
Islamic University of Gaza, Gaza Strip
18 min walk • The Islamic University of Gaza, also known as IUG and IU Gaza, is an independent Palestinian university established in 1978 in Gaza City. The university has eleven faculties capable of awarding BA, BSc, MA, MSc, MBBS, diplomas and higher diplomas.
0.6 miE
Universities and schools
Al-Azhar University – Gaza, Gaza Strip
15 min walk • Al-Azhar University – Gaza, often abbreviated AUG, is a Palestinian, public, non-profit and independent higher education institution.
0.6 miSE
Neighbourhood
Tel al-Hawa, Gaza City
16 min walk • Tel al-Hawa or Tel al-Islam is a neighborhood in the southern part of the Palestinian city of Gaza. Founded by the Palestinian National Authority in the late 1990s, Tel al-Hawa is one of the more affluent areas of the city.
0.8 miE
Universities and schools
Al-Aqsa University, Gaza Strip
20 min walk • Al-Aqsa University is a Palestinian university established in 1955 in the Gaza Strip, Palestine. Established in 1955 as the first higher education institution, Alaqsa University is the oldest governmental higher education institution.
1.2 miSE
Universities and schools
University College of Applied Sciences, Gaza Strip
31 min walk • University College of Applied Sciences is a technical college in Gaza founded in 1998. It offers 40 majors in engineering, health, technology, administration, education and the humanities. The school has a student population of 6,000. The main campus is in Gaza City. Females make up 50% of the student body.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Sheikh Ijlin?

Nearby attractions include Al-Azhar University – Gaza, Gaza Strip (15 min walk), Gaza synagogue, Gaza Strip (15 min walk), Tel al-Hawa, Gaza City (16 min walk), Islamic University of Gaza, Gaza Strip (18 min walk).

How to get to Sheikh Ijlin by public transport?

The nearest stations to Sheikh Ijlin:

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Ansar (15 min walk)
Al-Azhar Bus Station (16 min walk)