Mogadishu Cathedral, Mogadishu

Name: Mogadishu Cathedral
Address: Mogadishu, Somalia

#1 among attractions in Mogadishu

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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. Built in 1928 by Italian colonial authorities, much of the building was destroyed in 2008 by al-Shabaab. In 2013, the diocese announced plans to refurbish the building. ()

Alternative names: Completed: 1928 (96 years ago)Architectural style: Gothic revivalCoordinates: 2°2'9"N, 45°20'30"E

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Mogadishu Cathedral – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

~1220 ftN
Memorial
Daljirka Dahsoon, Mogadishu
6 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.
~1590 ftW
Concerts and shows, Theater
National Theatre of Somalia, Mogadishu
8 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
19 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.
~400 ftS
Palace
Governor's Palace of Mogadishu, Mogadishu
2 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.
~920 ftS
Mosque
Jama'a Shingani, Mogadishu
5 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.
0.6 miE
Neighbourhood
Bondhere District, Mogadishu
16 min walk • Bondhere District is a district in the southeastern Banaadir region of Somalia.
0.6 miE
Neighbourhood
Hawle Wadag District, Mogadishu
16 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.
~1410 ftNW
Museum
National Museum of Somalia, Mogadishu
7 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
11 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
16 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...

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Which popular attractions are close to Mogadishu Cathedral?

Nearby attractions include Governor's Palace of Mogadishu, Mogadishu (2 min walk), Jama'a Shingani, Mogadishu (5 min walk), Daljirka Dahsoon, Mogadishu (6 min walk), National Museum of Somalia, Mogadishu (7 min walk).

How to get to Mogadishu Cathedral by public transport?

The nearest stations to Mogadishu Cathedral:

Bus

isgoyska florenze (29 min walk)
isgoyska howlwadaag (36 min walk)