Jama'a Shingani, Mogadishu

#9 among attractions in Mogadishu

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Facts and practical information

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. ()

Coordinates: 2°1'60"N, 45°20'30"E

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Mogadishu Somalia

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Jama'a Shingani – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Mogadishu Cathedral, Daljirka Dahsoon, National Theatre of Somalia, Mosque of Islamic Solidarity.

~920 ftN
Church
Mogadishu Cathedral, Mogadishu
5 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.
0.4 miN
Memorial
Daljirka Dahsoon, Mogadishu
11 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.
0.4 miNW
Concerts and shows, Theater
National Theatre of Somalia, Mogadishu
11 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.
0.7 miW
Mosque
Mosque of Islamic Solidarity, Mogadishu
20 min walk • The Mosque of Islamic Solidarity is a mosque located in Mogadishu, Somalia.
0.4 miW
Mosque
Arba'a Rukun Mosque, Mogadishu
11 min walk • The Arba'a Rukun Mosque, also known as Arba Rucun, is a mosque in the medieval district Shangani, Mogadishu, Somalia.
~570 ftN
Palace
Governor's Palace of Mogadishu, Mogadishu
3 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 miE
Neighbourhood
Bondhere District, Mogadishu
15 min walk • Bondhere District is a district in the southeastern Banaadir region of Somalia.
0.6 miE
Neighbourhood
Hawle Wadag District, Mogadishu
15 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.
~1990 ftNW
Museum
National Museum of Somalia, Mogadishu
10 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.
0.4 miW
Mosque
Fakr Ad-Din Mosque, Mogadishu
10 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.
0.6 miE
Neighbourhood
Karan District, Mogadishu
15 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...

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Jama'a Shingani?

Nearby attractions include Governor's Palace of Mogadishu, Mogadishu (3 min walk), Mogadishu Cathedral, Mogadishu (5 min walk), National Museum of Somalia, Mogadishu (10 min walk), Fakr Ad-Din Mosque, Mogadishu (10 min walk).

How to get to Jama'a Shingani by public transport?

The nearest stations to Jama'a Shingani:

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isgoyska howlwadaag (38 min walk)