University of Aden, Aden

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The University of Aden is the first Yemeni university beside Sana'a university at the same year founded in the Republic of Yemen. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 12°48'44"N, 45°2'22"E

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University of Aden – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: National Museum of Yemen, Sira Fortress, Cisterns of Tawila, Aidrus Mosque.

2.3 miS
Museum
National Museum of Yemen, Aden
58 min walk • The National Museum of Yemen, nestled in the historic city of Aden, stands as a testament to the country's rich and diverse cultural heritage. This museum is a treasure trove for history enthusiasts and tourists alike, offering a window into Yemen's past through its...
2.3 miS
Forts and castles
Sira Fortress, Aden
60 min walk • Sira Fortress/Castle is a military site in Aden, Yemen. The original fortress dates to the 11th century, and is still in use today by the Yemeni military.
2.7 miS
Archaeological site
Cisterns of Tawila, Aden
69 min walk • The Cisterns of Tawila, or the Tawila Tanks, are the best-known historic site in Aden, Yemen. The site consists of a series of tanks of varying shape and capacity.
2.8 miS
Mosque
Aidrus Mosque, Aden
71 min walk • The Mosque of Abu Bakr al-'Aydarus or Aidrus Mosque is a Sufi mosque in Aidrus Street in Crater, Aden Governorate, Yemen. One of the principal mosques in Aden, it is named after Abu Bakr al-Aydarus, the wali of Aden.
4.3 miSW
Tower
Big Ben Aden, Aden
109 min walk • Big Ben Aden is a clock tower built by British engineers, along with locals, beside Aden Harbour in Yemen during the period that Aden Province was a territory within the British Empire. It is superficially similar to the Elizabeth Tower, the famous clock tower attached to the Palace of Westminster in London.
3.3 miNE
Church
Proto-Cathedral St. Francis of Assisi, Aden
84 min walk • The St. Francis of Assisi Church or the Proto-Cathedral of St. Francis of Assisi, or simply Church of St. Francis, is a religious building that is affiliated with the Catholic Church and is located in the city of Aden, in the Asian country of Yemen.
0.8 miS
Palace
Sheba Palace, Aden
21 min walk • Saba' Palace is a palace in Aden, Yemen. It overlooks the Arabian Sea.
5.4 miN
Neighbourhood
Ash Shaikh Outhman District, Aden
137 min walk • Ash Shaikh Outhman District is a district of the Aden Governorate, Yemen. As of 2003, the district had a population of 105,248 inhabitants.
3.8 miN
Neighbourhood
Khur Maksar District, Aden
98 min walk • Khormaksar District is a district of the Aden Governorate, Yemen. As of 2003, the district had a population of 47,044 inhabitants.
4.1 miNW
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport
22 May Stadium, Aden
105 min walk • The 22 May Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Aden, Yemen. It is primarily used for football matches, and serves as the home stadium of Al-Tilal. It has also been used for boxing. The stadium was mostly destroyed in 2015 during the Yemeni Civil War.