Karan District, Mogadishu

#15 among attractions in Mogadishu

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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 ocean ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 2°1'60"N, 45°20'60"E

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Karan District – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Mogadishu Cathedral, Daljirka Dahsoon, National Theatre of Somalia, Arba'a Rukun Mosque.

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Church
Mogadishu Cathedral, Mogadishu
16 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.
0.7 miNW
Memorial
Daljirka Dahsoon, Mogadishu
18 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.
0.9 miW
Concerts and shows, Theater
National Theatre of Somalia, Mogadishu
24 min walk • The National Theatre of Somalia is located in central Mogadishu, Somalia. It opened in 1967, and served as an important cultural landmark in the national capital.
1 miW
Mosque
Arba'a Rukun Mosque, Mogadishu
25 min walk • The Arba'a Rukun Mosque, also known as Arba Rucun, is a mosque in the medieval district Shangani, Mogadishu, Somalia.
0.6 miW
Palace
Governor's Palace of Mogadishu, Mogadishu
15 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.
0.6 miW
Mosque
Jama'a Shingani, Mogadishu
15 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.
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Neighbourhood
Bondhere District, Mogadishu
1 min walk • Bondhere District is a district in the southeastern Banaadir region of Somalia.
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Neighbourhood
Hawle Wadag District, Mogadishu
1 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.
0.9 miW
Museum
National Museum of Somalia, Mogadishu
23 min walk • The National Museum of Somalia is a national museum in Mogadishu, the capital of Somalia. It was established in 1933 by the colonial authorities in Italian Somaliland.
1 miW
Mosque
Fakr Ad-Din Mosque, Mogadishu
25 min walk • The Fakr Ad-Din Mosque, also known as Masjid Fakhr Ad-Din, is the oldest mosque in Mogadishu, Somalia. It is located in Hamar Weyne, the oldest part of the city. It is believed to be the 7th oldest mosque in Africa.
1.2 miSW
Harbor
Port of Mogadishu, Mogadishu
32 min walk • The Port of Mogadishu, also known as the Mogadishu International Port, is the official seaport of Mogadishu, the capital of Somalia. Classified as a major class port, it is the largest harbour in the country.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Karan District?

Nearby attractions include Huriwa District, Mogadishu (1 min walk), Hawle Wadag District, Mogadishu (1 min walk), Yaqshid District, Mogadishu (1 min walk), Bondhere District, Mogadishu (1 min walk).

How to get to Karan District by public transport?

The nearest stations to Karan District:

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Isgoka Mirinayo (30 min walk)
Isgoska Karaan (34 min walk)