Sabra, Gaza Strip

#36 among attractions in Gaza Strip

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Sabra is a neighborhood district in western Gaza. It was established during the Mandatory Palestine period in Palestine. It contains the city's municipal mark, built in the 1930s south of Omar Mukhtar Street. Sabra is home to the Sabra family. The Israeli Air Force destroyed a small dairy factory in the neighborhood in a wave of airstrikes against the Gaza Strip on 2 April 2010. ()

Coordinates: 31°30'16"N, 34°27'19"E

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Sabra – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Gold Market, Qasr al-Basha, Sayed al-Hashim Mosque, Church of Saint Porphyrius.

0.5 miE
Shopping, Market
Gold Market, Gaza Strip
14 min walk • The Gold Market is a narrow covered passageway located in the old quarter of Gaza; it is both a center for trading and buying gold, and location for foreign exchange.
0.6 miE
Museum
Qasr al-Basha, Gaza Strip
17 min walk • Qasr al-Basha, also known as Radwan Castle and Napoleon's Fort, was formerly a large palace, and now a two-floored girls' school and museum, situated in the Old City of Gaza. It served as a seat of power in the Mamluk and Ottoman periods and as a police station under the British Mandate.
0.5 miNE
Mosque
Sayed al-Hashim Mosque, Gaza Strip
14 min walk • The Sayed al-Hashim Mosque is one of the largest and oldest mosques in Gaza, located in the ad-Darrāj Quarter of the Old City, off of al-Wehda Street.
0.4 miE
Church
Church of Saint Porphyrius, Gaza Strip
11 min walk • The Church of Saint Porphyrius is the Orthodox Christian church of Gaza, and the oldest active church in the city. Located in the Zaytun Quarter of the Old City, it is named after the 5th century bishop of Gaza, Saint Porphyrius, whose tomb is situated in the northeastern corner of the church.
1.2 miN
Shopping, Shopping centre
Gaza Mall, Gaza Strip
30 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.
1 miE
Mosque
Great Mosque of Gaza, Gaza Strip
25 min walk • The Great Mosque of Gaza also known as the Great Omari Mosque is the largest and oldest mosque in the Gaza Strip, located in Gaza's old city.
0.9 miE
Mosque
Mahkamah Mosque, Gaza Strip
23 min walk • The Mahkamah Mosque is a congregational mosque and madrasa, built in 1455. It was destroyed by Israeli bombing during the attack on Gaza in 2014.
1.2 miNW
Square
Unknown Soldier's Square, Gaza Strip
31 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.
0.4 miE
Mosque
Katib al-Wilaya Mosque, Gaza Strip
11 min walk • Katib al-Wilaya Mosque or Welayat Mosque is a small historic mosque located along Omar Mukhtar Street in Gaza City in the Zaytun Quarter of the Old City. The mosque was built by the Burji Mamluks in 1432, however, the structure could date further back to 1344.
0.8 miE
Mosque
Aybaki Mosque, Gaza Strip
22 min walk • Al-Aybaki Mosque is a historic mosque situated in the al-Tuffah neighborhood of Gaza City, Palestine. Built by the Mamluks in the late 13th century, the mosque is named after Sheikh Abdullah al-Aybaki, a Muslim religious leader.
0.9 miN
Shopping, Shopping centre
Gaza City Mall, Gaza Strip
23 min walk • The Gaza City Mall is a three-story shopping mall in Gaza City. It was the city's first indoor mall. Owned by the Al-Hayat Tureed Company, the mall is located just west of Gaza City near Haidar Abdel Shafi Square.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Sabra?

Nearby attractions include Church of Saint Porphyrius, Gaza Strip (11 min walk), Katib al-Wilaya Mosque, Gaza Strip (11 min walk), Gold Market, Gaza Strip (14 min walk), Sayed al-Hashim Mosque, Gaza Strip (14 min walk).

How to get to Sabra by public transport?

The nearest stations to Sabra:

Bus

مفترق الحايك (14 min walk)
Al-Azhar Bus Station (34 min walk)