Banadir Stadium, Mogadishu

Name: Banadir Stadium
Address: Mogadishu, Somalia

#23 among attractions in Mogadishu

Sport, Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue

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The Eng. Yariisow Stadium, formerly known as Garoonka Banaadir Stadium, or simply Benadir Stadium in the Somali language, is a multi-use stadium in Mogadishu, Banaadir, Somalia, that is currently used mostly for football matches. Until the 1970s, the stadium was called the Coni Stadium because it was built by the Italian Coni. It is currently being rebuilt through FIFA's Win in Africa with Africa program. ()

Local name: Banaadir Stadium Opened: 1956 (69 years ago)Capacity: 20 thous.Coordinates: 2°2'31"N, 45°21'24"E

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Banadir Stadium – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Mogadishu Cathedral, Daljirka Dahsoon, Governor's Palace of Mogadishu, Jama'a Shingani.

1.1 miSW
Church
Mogadishu Cathedral, Mogadishu
29 min walk • Mogadishu Cathedral is a ruined Roman Catholic cathedral located in Mogadishu, Somalia. Between 1928 and 1991, it served as the seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Mogadiscio.
1 miW
Memorial
Daljirka Dahsoon, Mogadishu
27 min walk • Daljirka Dahsoon is a Tomb of the Unknown Soldier memorial located in Mogadishu. The monument was erected in honour of the Somali men and women who died in defense of the Somali Republic. It is an important landmark in Mogadishu. It is located near to the hotel Naaso Hablood.
1.1 miSW
Palace
Governor's Palace of Mogadishu, Mogadishu
29 min walk • The Governor's Palace was the seat of the governor of Italian Somaliland, and then the administrator of the Trust Territory of Somaliland. It was built during the colonial period in the capital city of Mogadishu, situated in present-day southern Somalia.
1.2 miSW
Mosque
Jama'a Shingani, Mogadishu
31 min walk • Shingani's Friday Mosque is said to be one of the oldest mosques in Mogadishu and in Africa. Historically, Jamacaha Shingani is the most important building in the historical quarter of Shingani.
0.8 miSW
Neighbourhood
Bondhere District, Mogadishu
20 min walk • Bondhere District is a district in the southeastern Banaadir region of Somalia.
0.8 miSW
Neighbourhood
Hawle Wadag District, Mogadishu
20 min walk • Hawle Wadag District is a district in the central Banaadir region of Somalia. A neighborhood in north-central Mogadishu, the Bakaara Market is located here.
0.8 miSW
Neighbourhood
Karan District, Mogadishu
20 min walk • Kaaraan District is a district in the southeastern Banaadir region of Somalia. One of the oldest districts in Mogadishu, it is bordered by Shibis District, Yaqshid District, Abdiaziz District, Huriwa District and the indian...
0.8 miSW
Neighbourhood
Yaqshid District, Mogadishu
20 min walk • Yaqshid District is a district in the southeastern Banaadir region of Somalia. One of the largest districts in the region, it consists Xaafada Sooq Bacaad, Juungal, Carafaad, Xaafada Towfiiq, Siinaay, Fagax, Mahad Alla, Suuqa Xoolaha, Gubta, Tawakal and Jaamacada Muqdishu.
0.8 miSW
Neighbourhood
Huriwa District, Mogadishu
20 min walk • Heliwaa District is a district in the southeastern Banaadir region of Somalia. It includes the northeastern neighborhoods of the national capital,. The Duduble-Xordage subclan of Hawiye are well represented.
1 miE
Beach
Liido Beach, Mogadishu
25 min walk • Lido Beach is a beach in Somalia's capital, Mogadishu, which overlooks the Somali Sea. The name Lido derives from the Italian word for "beach". The name Liido is also very popular among locals.

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Which popular attractions are close to Banadir Stadium?

Nearby attractions include Karan District, Mogadishu (20 min walk), Huriwa District, Mogadishu (20 min walk), Hawle Wadag District, Mogadishu (20 min walk), Yaqshid District, Mogadishu (20 min walk).

How to get to Banadir Stadium by public transport?

The nearest stations to Banadir Stadium:

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Isgoka Mirinayo (11 min walk)
Isgoska Karaan (16 min walk)