National Library of Mauritania, Nouakchott

#3 among attractions in Nouakchott

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The Bibliothèque Nationale de Mauritanie is located in Nouakchott, Mauritania in the building of the National Museum of Mauritania. The library has a collection of 10,000 volumes and employs 41 staff members. The library has seven branches. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 18°5'8"N, 15°58'30"W

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Nouakchott Mauritania

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National Library of Mauritania – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Saudi Mosque, Marché Capitale, National Museum of Mauritania, Marocaine market.

~1620 ftN
Mosque
Saudi Mosque, Nouakchott
8 min walk • Saudi Mosque is a mosque in Nouakchott, Mauritania. It is located southwest of the Presidential Palace and immediately west of the Chamber of Commerce. The mosque was built by Saudi money.
~1540 ftW
Shopping, Market
Marché Capitale, Nouakchott
8 min walk • Marché Capitale is a market in Nouakchott, Mauritania. It is located just to the northwest of Mosque Ould Abas.
~100 ftE
Museum
National Museum of Mauritania, Nouakchott
1 min walk • The National Museum of Mauritania, also known as the National Museum of Nouakchott, is a national museum in Nouakchott, Mauritania.
0.7 miSW
Shopping, Market
Marocaine market, Nouakchott
18 min walk • Marocaine market is a Moroccan market in Nouakchott, Mauritania. It is located just to the east of Mosque Marocaine.
~1450 ftW
Mosque
Mosque Ould Abas, Nouakchott
7 min walk • Mosque Ould Abas is a mosque in Nouakchott, Mauritania. It is located between Marche de La Viande and Marche Capitale, southwest of Mosque Saudique.
0.7 miSW
Mosque
Mosque Marocaine, Nouakchott
19 min walk • Marocaine Mosque is a mosque in the southern central part of Nouakchott, Mauritania. It is located south of Ould Abas Mosque, near the Marocaine Market and next to the Moroccan Cultural Centre.
~1930 ftSW
Shopping, Market
Marché de La Viande, Nouakchott
10 min walk • Marché de La Viande is a market in Nouakchott, Mauritania. It is located just to the southwest of Mosque Ould Abas.
0.6 miE
Palace
Judiciary Palace, Nouakchott
16 min walk • Presidential Palace is a palace located in Nouakchott, Mauritania. It is located on the Avenue Gamal Abdel Nasser, between the Friday Mosque of Nouakchott and the headquarters of Air Mauritania.
0.7 miE
Mosque
Friday Mosque of Nouakchott, Nouakchott
19 min walk • Friday Mosque is a mosque in Nouakchott, Mauritania. It is located just southeast of the Lebanese International University on the Avenue Gamal Abdel Nasser, next to the Judiciary Palace and the headquarters of Air Mauritania.
1.4 miNE
Forts and castles
Old Fort, Nouakchott
35 min walk • The Old Fort is a fort in northeastern Nouakchott, Mauritania. It is located to the northeast of the Presidential Palace, near the Stadium of Ksar and College d'Application.
0.7 miNE
Palace
Presidential Palace, Nouakchott
17 min walk • Presidential Palace is the presidential palace for the President of Mauritania, located in Nouakchott. It is located in the centre of the city and is by far the most prominent landmark in the city, set in extensive gardens and grounds.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to National Library of Mauritania?

Nearby attractions include National Museum of Mauritania, Nouakchott (1 min walk), Mosque Ould Abas, Nouakchott (7 min walk), Marché Capitale, Nouakchott (8 min walk), Saudi Mosque, Nouakchott (8 min walk).

How to get to National Library of Mauritania by public transport?

The nearest stations to National Library of Mauritania:

Bus

Tariq al-Amal • Lines: L 01, L 02, P1 (9 min walk)
Carrefour BMD • Lines: Axe 4 U-9 (10 min walk)