Old Fort, Nouakchott

#15 among attractions in Nouakchott

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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. ()

Coordinates: 18°5'51"N, 15°57'30"W

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Nouakchott Mauritania

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Old Fort – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Saudi Mosque, National Library of Mauritania, National Museum of Mauritania, Judiciary Palace.

1.2 miSW
Mosque
Saudi Mosque, Nouakchott
32 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.
1.4 miSW
Library
National Library of Mauritania, Nouakchott
35 min walk • 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.
1.4 miSW
Museum
National Museum of Mauritania, Nouakchott
35 min walk • The National Museum of Mauritania, also known as the National Museum of Nouakchott, is a national museum in Nouakchott, Mauritania.
0.9 miSW
Palace
Judiciary Palace, Nouakchott
23 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.
0.8 miSW
Mosque
Friday Mosque of Nouakchott, Nouakchott
20 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.
0.9 miW
Palace
Presidential Palace, Nouakchott
22 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.
0.8 miSW
Universities and schools
University of Nouakchott Al Aasriya, Nouakchott
22 min walk • The University of Nouakchott Al Aasriya is a university in the city of Nouakchott, capital of Mauritania.
1.4 miSW
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport
Stade Cheikha Ould Boïdiya, Nouakchott
35 min walk • Stade Cheikha Ould Boïdiya is a football stadium located in Nouakchott, Mauritania which has a capacity of 8,200 spectators. It is located adjacent to the École d'Application, opposite to the Maison de Jeunes to the west and Lycée d'Arabe to the south.
~690 ftNW
Sport venue, Sport
Stadium of Ksar, Nouakchott
4 min walk • The Stadium of Ksar is a sports field in northeastern Nouakchott, Mauritania. It is located to the northeast of the Presidential Palace, near the Old Fort and College d'Applicatio.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Old Fort?

Nearby attractions include Friday Mosque of Nouakchott, Nouakchott (20 min walk), University of Nouakchott Al Aasriya, Nouakchott (22 min walk), Presidential Palace, Nouakchott (22 min walk), Judiciary Palace, Nouakchott (23 min walk).

How to get to Old Fort by public transport?

The nearest stations to Old Fort:

Bus

محطة الحافلات (10 min walk)
دوار مدريد • Lines: Axe 1 U-1 (32 min walk)