Tahrir Square, Sanaa

Name: Tahrir Square
Address: Sanaa, Yemen

#18 among attractions in Sanaa

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Al-Tahrir Square, also Al-Tahreer Square or Tahreer Square is a square in central Sanaʽa, Yemen. It is located west of the Abbas Mosque and the Sultan Palace Hotel, south of the National Museum of Yemen and north of the Yemen Military Museum. Protests took place here during the 2011 Yemeni uprising, involving clashes between supporters of President Saleh and his detractors. Tawakel Karman, awarded the 2011 Nobel Peace Prize, made her headquarters a tent pitched at the Square, where she has led weekly Tuesday protests since 2007. ()

Local name: ميدان التحريرCoordinates: 15°21'13"N, 44°12'21"E

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Tahrir Square – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Great Mosque of Sanaa, Yemen Military Museum, Ghumdan Palace, Al-Bakiriyya Mosque.

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Mosque
Great Mosque of Sanaa, Sanaa
16 min walk • The Great Mosque of Sanaa, nestled within the heart of Yemen's capital city, stands as a testament to the city's ancient religious and architectural heritage. This mosque, one of the oldest and largest in the world, is believed to have been constructed during the...
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Museum
Yemen Military Museum, Sanaa
3 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the ancient city of Sanaa, Yemen, the Yemen Military Museum stands as a testament to the country's rich and often tumultuous military history. This museum is a treasure trove for those interested in exploring the historical military artifacts...
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Palace
Ghumdan Palace, Sanaa
15 min walk • Ghumdan Palace, nestled in the heart of the ancient city of Sanaa, Yemen, stands as a testament to the rich history and architectural prowess of early Islamic civilization. This storied edifice, which dates back to the pre-Islamic period, is believed to have been the...
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Mosque
Al-Bakiriyya Mosque, Sanaa
16 min walk • Nestled within the ancient city of Sanaa, Yemen, the Al-Bakiriyya Mosque stands as a testament to the rich Islamic heritage and architectural ingenuity of the region. This historic mosque, a cornerstone of spiritual life in the city, exemplifies the traditional Yemeni...
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Mosque
Al-Mahdi Mosque, Sanaa
16 min walk • Nestled within the historic city of Sanaa, Yemen, the Al-Mahdi Mosque stands as a testament to the rich Islamic architectural heritage of the region. This religious site, although not as globally renowned as some of its counterparts, holds significant cultural...
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Arch
Yemen Gate, Sanaa
18 min walk • Yemen Gate, known as Bab al-Yemen, stands as an iconic historical landmark in the heart of Sanaa, Yemen's capital. This ancient gate, with its distinctive arch, is more than just an entrance to the old city; it is a symbol of the city's rich heritage and a testament...
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Museum
House of Folklore, Sanaa
15 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the ancient city of Sanaa, Yemen, the House of Folklore stands as a testament to the rich cultural heritage of this storied land. This museum, a treasure trove of Yemeni tradition and history, invites visitors to step back in time and explore...
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Mosque
Hanthel Mosque, Sanaa
12 min walk • The Hanthel Mosque is a mosque in Sana'a, Yemen. It lies to the west of Al-Tahrir Square, near the offices of the Ministry of Civil Services and north of the Egyptian Embassy.
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Mosque
Albolaily Mosque, Sanaa
23 min walk • The Albolaily Mosque is a mosque in Sana'a, Yemen. It lies to the southwest of the Al Shohada Mosque, near Sana'a Fish Market.
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Mosque
Al Shohada Mosque, Sanaa
20 min walk • The Al Shohada Mosque is a mosque in Sana'a, Yemen. It lies to the south of the ancient Great Mosque of Sana'a and Ghumdan Palace. between the Yemeni military defense complex and Ashohada Cemetery.
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Mosque
Alansar Mosque, Sanaa
26 min walk • Alansar Mosque is a mosque in Sana'a, Yemen. It lies to the southwest of Albolaily Mosque, and Sana'a Fish Market.

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Which popular attractions are close to Tahrir Square?

Nearby attractions include Yemen Military Museum, Sanaa (3 min walk), National Library of Yemen, Sanaa (8 min walk), Hanthel Mosque, Sanaa (12 min walk), House of Folklore, Sanaa (15 min walk).

How to get to Tahrir Square by public transport?

The nearest stations to Tahrir Square:

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Altahreir bus station (6 min walk)
Aljama'ah bus station (6 min walk)