Benghazi Cathedral, Benghazi

Name: Benghazi Cathedral
Address: Benghazi, Libya

#3 among attractions in Benghazi

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Benghazi Cathedral is a former Roman Catholic church in the city of Benghazi, Libya. It is located in the city center. ()

Local name: كاتدرائية بنغازي Architectural style: NeoclassicismCoordinates: 32°6'51"N, 20°3'35"E

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Benghazi Libya

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Benghazi Cathedral – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Benghazi Lighthouse, Atiq Mosque, 23rd July Lake, National Library of Libya.

0.8 miN
Lighthouse
Benghazi Lighthouse, Benghazi
20 min walk • The Benghazi Lighthouse is an active lighthouse located on the coast of Libya in the neighborhood of the Sidi Khrebish area in Benghazi. Its NGA number is 21508.
0.5 miN
Mosque
Atiq Mosque, Benghazi
14 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 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
23rd July Lake, Benghazi
18 min walk • 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.
0.7 miNE
Library
National Library of Libya, Benghazi
18 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.
~950 ftE
Square
Maydan al Shajara, Benghazi
5 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.
0.8 miSW
Harbor
Port of Benghazi, Benghazi
20 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.
1.1 miSE
Sport, Sport venue, Arenas and stadiums
28 March Stadium, Benghazi
30 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.
0.5 miNE
Universities and schools
University of Benghazi, Benghazi
12 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.
1.1 miSE
Sport, Sport venue
Suliman Ad-Dharrath Arena, Benghazi
27 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.

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Which popular attractions are close to Benghazi Cathedral?

Nearby attractions include Maydan al Shajara, Benghazi (5 min walk), University of Benghazi, Benghazi (12 min walk), Atiq Mosque, Benghazi (14 min walk), 23rd July Lake, Benghazi (18 min walk).

How to get to Benghazi Cathedral by public transport?

The nearest stations to Benghazi Cathedral:

Bus

Bus Station (26 min walk)
Bus Station Central (32 min walk)