Proto-Cathedral St. Francis of Assisi, Aden

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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. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 12°49'59"N, 45°4'59"E

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Proto-Cathedral St. Francis of Assisi – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

4.6 miSW
Museum
National Museum of Yemen, Aden
118 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...
4.3 miSW
Forts and castles
Sira Fortress, Aden
110 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.
5.4 miSW
Archaeological site
Cisterns of Tawila, Aden
139 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.
5.2 miSW
Mosque
Aidrus Mosque, Aden
134 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.
3.7 miSW
Palace
Sheba Palace, Aden
95 min walk • Saba' Palace is a palace in Aden, Yemen. It overlooks the Arabian Sea.
3.3 miSW
Universities and schools
University of Aden, Aden
84 min walk • The University of Aden is the first Yemeni university beside Sana'a university at the same year founded in the Republic of Yemen.
5.8 miNW
Neighbourhood
Ash Shaikh Outhman District, Aden
150 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.
2.9 miNW
Neighbourhood
Khur Maksar District, Aden
75 min walk • Khormaksar District is a district of the Aden Governorate, Yemen. As of 2003, the district had a population of 47,044 inhabitants.
5.2 miNW
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport
22 May Stadium, Aden
134 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.