23rd July Lake, Benghazi

Name: 23rd July Lake
Address: Benghazi, Libya

#4 among attractions in Benghazi

Nature, Natural attraction, Lake

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The 23rd July Lake or Benghazi Lake is a lagoon located between Benghazi's downtown, and the Mediterranean Port of Benghazi. It covers an area of approximately 100 hectares. ()

Local name: بحيرة 23 يوليو Maximum depth: 16 ftElevation: 0 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 32°6'19"N, 20°3'53"E

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Benghazi Libya

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23rd July Lake – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Atiq Mosque, Benghazi Cathedral, National Library of Libya, Maydan al Shajara.

1.1 miN
Mosque
Atiq Mosque, Benghazi
30 min walk • The Atiq Mosque in Benghazi, Libya, is one of the oldest and best known in the city. The mosque, also known as Al-Jami al-Kabir, forms the north side of Freedom Square.
0.7 miNW
Church
Benghazi Cathedral, Benghazi
18 min walk • Benghazi Cathedral is a former Roman Catholic church in the city of Benghazi, Libya. It is located in the city center.
1.1 miN
Library
National Library of Libya, Benghazi
27 min walk • The National Library of Libya is the national library of Libya, located in Benghazi. It holds 150,000 volumes. The national librarian is Mohamed A Eshoweihde.
0.7 miN
Square
Maydan al Shajara, Benghazi
18 min walk • Maydan al-Shajara, is a major town square in Benghazi, the second largest city in Libya. A large native Atlas Cedar tree was located in the center of the square, giving it its name. The square is located in the center of Benghazi, linking two primary roads, Gamal Abdel al-Nasser Street and 'Amr ibn al-'As Street.
1 miW
Harbor
Port of Benghazi, Benghazi
27 min walk • The Port of Benghazi is a major seaport in the city of Benghazi, Libya, on the Mediterranean Sea coast within the Gulf of Sidra.
0.5 miSE
Sport, Sport venue, Arenas and stadiums
28 March Stadium, Benghazi
14 min walk • March 28 Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Benghazi, Libya, also known as Sports City Stadium. It is a part of Benghazi Sports City, used mostly for football matches and also has athletics facilities. The stadium holds 65,000 spectators.
0.8 miN
Universities and schools
University of Benghazi, Benghazi
21 min walk • University of Benghazi, formerly known as Garyounis University, is a public university in Benghazi, Libya and one of the most important institutes of higher education in Libya. It is located in Benghazi, the second largest city in the country. It was founded in 1955 as the University of Libya.
0.5 miE
Sport, Sport venue
Suliman Ad-Dharrath Arena, Benghazi
14 min walk • Suliman Ad-Dharrath Arena is an indoor sporting arena located in Benghazi, Libya. It is used mainly for indoor sports such as volleyball and basketball. It has a seating capacity of 2,000 people and was opened in 1967. It was one of two host arenas for the 2009 African Basketball Championship.
1.2 miE
Neighbourhood
Al-Berka, Benghazi
32 min walk • Al-Berka is a Basic People's Congress administrative division of Benghazi, Libya. As of the 2011 Libyan revolution, the area is simply known as a district of Benghazi after the Gaddafi era Basic People's Congresses were disbanded.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to 23rd July Lake?

Nearby attractions include Benghazi Cathedral, Benghazi (18 min walk), Maydan al Shajara, Benghazi (18 min walk), University of Benghazi, Benghazi (21 min walk).

How to get to 23rd July Lake by public transport?

The nearest stations to 23rd July Lake:

Bus

Alhadeka Bus Stop (40 min walk)