Atiq Mosque, Benghazi

Name: Atiq Mosque
Address: Umar Al Mukhtar Street, Benghazi, Libya

#2 among attractions in Benghazi

Top attraction, Mosque

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The Atiq Mosque in Benghazi, Libya, is one of the oldest and best known in the city. ()

Local name: المسجد العتيق Coordinates: 32°7'18"N, 20°3'42"E

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Umar Al Mukhtar StreetBenghazi Libya

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Atiq Mosque – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

~1340 ftNE
Lighthouse
Benghazi Lighthouse, Benghazi
7 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 miS
Church
Benghazi Cathedral, Benghazi
14 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 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
23rd July Lake, Benghazi
30 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.
0.5 miE
Library
National Library of Libya, Benghazi
12 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.
0.5 miS
Square
Maydan al Shajara, Benghazi
12 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.
1.2 miSW
Harbor
Port of Benghazi, Benghazi
31 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
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.
1.4 miSE
Sport, Sport venue
Suliman Ad-Dharrath Arena, Benghazi
36 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Atiq Mosque?

Nearby attractions include Benghazi Lighthouse, Benghazi (7 min walk), University of Benghazi, Benghazi (12 min walk), National Library of Libya, Benghazi (12 min walk), Maydan al Shajara, Benghazi (12 min walk).

How to get to Atiq Mosque by public transport?

The nearest stations to Atiq Mosque:

Bus

Bus Station (17 min walk)
Bus Station Central (21 min walk)