University of Benghazi, Benghazi

Name: University of Benghazi
Address: Benghazi, Libya

#14 among attractions in Benghazi

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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. ()

Local name: جامعة بنغازي Coordinates: 32°7'0"N, 20°4'0"E

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University of Benghazi – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Benghazi Lighthouse, Atiq Mosque, Benghazi Cathedral, 23rd July Lake.

0.6 miN
Lighthouse
Benghazi Lighthouse, Benghazi
16 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 miNW
Mosque
Atiq Mosque, Benghazi
12 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.
0.5 miSW
Church
Benghazi Cathedral, Benghazi
12 min walk • Benghazi Cathedral is a former Roman Catholic church in the city of Benghazi, Libya. It is located in the city center.
0.8 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
23rd July Lake, Benghazi
21 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.
~1410 ftNE
Library
National Library of Libya, Benghazi
7 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.
~1440 ftSW
Square
Maydan al Shajara, Benghazi
7 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
32 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 miS
Sport, Sport venue, Arenas and stadiums
28 March Stadium, Benghazi
28 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.
0.9 miSE
Sport, Sport venue
Suliman Ad-Dharrath Arena, Benghazi
25 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.
1.6 miSE
Neighbourhood
Al-Berka, Benghazi
40 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 University of Benghazi?

Nearby attractions include National Library of Libya, Benghazi (7 min walk), Maydan al Shajara, Benghazi (7 min walk), Atiq Mosque, Benghazi (12 min walk), Benghazi Cathedral, Benghazi (12 min walk).

How to get to University of Benghazi by public transport?

The nearest stations to University of Benghazi:

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Bus Station (15 min walk)
Bus Station Central (23 min walk)