Landmarks Mogadishu

1 landmarks

1.1 places of worship
1.2 palaces
1.3 museums, libraries , theatres
1.4 markets
1.5 institutes
1.6 hotels

landmarks
places of worship

the mosque of islamic solidarity largest masjid in horn of africa.

arba rukun mosque 1 of oldest islamic places of worship in capital. built circa 667 (1268/9 ad), concurrently fakr ad-din mosque. arba rukun s mihrab contains inscription dated same year, commemorates masjid s late founder, khusra ibn mubarak al-shirazi (khusrau ibn muhammed).

the mosque of islamic solidarity constructed in 1987 financial support saudi fahd bin abdul aziz al saud foundation. main mosque in city, , iconic building in somali society. capacity of 10,000 worshippers, single largest masjid in horn region. in 2015, federal authorities completed formal refurbishments on mosque s infrastructure. upgrades part of larger governmental renovation campaign aimed @ of masjids in mogadishu. end, municipal authority refurbishing historic central mosque, situated downtown.

the mogadishu cathedral built in 1928 colonial authorities in italian somaliland. known cattedrale di mogadiscio , constructed in norman gothic style, based on cefalù cathedral in cefalù, sicily. church served traditional seat of roman catholic diocese of mogadiscio. later incurred significant damage during civil war. in april 2013, after visit site inspect condition, diocese of mogadiscio announced plans refurbish building.

palaces

villa somalia official residential palace , principal workplace of president of somalia, mohamed abdullahi mohamed. sits on high ground overlooks city on indian ocean, access both harbour , airport. governor s palace of mogadishu seat of governor of italian somaliland, , administrator of trust territory of somalia.

museums, libraries , theatres

zainab hassan, director of national library of somalia.

the national museum of somalia established after independence in 1960, when old garesa museum turned national museum. national museum later moved in 1985, renamed garesa museum, , converted regional museum. after shutting down, national museum later reopened. of january 2014, holds many culturally important artefacts, including old coins, bartering tools, traditional artwork, ancient weaponry , pottery items.

the national library of somalia established in 1975, , came under responsibility of ministry of education, culture , higher education. in 1983, held approximately 7,000 books, little in way of historical , cultural archival material, , open general public. national library later closed down in 1990s. in june 2013, heritage institute policy studies organized shipment of 22,000 books united states somalia part of initiative restock library. in december of year, somali authorities officially launched major project rebuild national library. zainab hassan serving director, $1 million federal government funded initiative see new library complex built in capital within 6 months. in preparation relaunch, 60,000 additional books other arab league states expected arrive.

the national theatre of somalia opened in 1967 important cultural landmark in national capital. closed down after start of civil war in 1990s, reopened in march 2012 after reconstruction. in september 2013, somali federal government , chinese counterpart signed official cooperation agreement in mogadishu part of five-year national recovery plan in somalia. pact see chinese authorities reconstruct national theatre of somalia in addition several other major infrastructural landmarks.

markets

bakaara market in heart of mogadishu

bakaara market created in late 1972 barre administration. served open market sale of goods , services, including produce , clothing. after start of civil war, market controlled various militant groups, used base operations. following mogadishu s pacification in 2011, renovations resumed @ market. shops rehabilitated, selling fruit , garments building materials. in rest of city, barkaara market s real estate values have risen considerably. of 2013, local tabaarak firm renting out newly constructed warehouse @ market $2,000 per month.

in february 2014, benadir administration began renovations @ ansaloti market in hamar jajab district. 1 of largest markets in city before closing down operations in 1990s. in september 2014, municipal authorities officially reopened ansaloti public, officials supervising parts of market. according benadir political affairs vice chairman mohamed adan anagel , facility open business , compete other regional markets.

institutes

federal legislator muna khalif chairing political workshop.

the regional somali language academy intergovernmental regulating body somali language in horn region. in january 2015, president of somalia hassan sheikh mohamud announced institute slated finalized in conjunction governments of djibouti , ethiopia. among scheduled projects construction of new headquarters academy in mogadishu, in recognition of somalia s traditional position center development , promotion of somali language. in february 2015, foundation stone new regional somali language academy officially laid @ inauguration ceremony in city.

hotels

mogadishu has number of hotels, of constructed. city s many returning expatriates, investors , international community workers among these establishments main customers. meet growing demand, hotel representatives have begun participating in international industry conferences, such africa hotel investment forum.

among new hotels 6 floor jazeera palace hotel. built in 2010 , officially opened in 2012. situated within 300m radius of aden adde international airport, has 70-room capacity 70% occupancy rate. hotel expects host on 1,000 visitors 2015, plans construct larger overall building , conference facilities. new landslide hotel within airport slated completed end of year.

other hotels in city include lafweyn palace hotel, amira castle hotel, sahafi hotel, hotel nasa-hablod, oriental hotel, hotel guuleed, hotel shamo, peace hotel, aran guest house, muna hotel, hotel taleex, hotel towfiq, benadir hotel, ambassador hotel, kuwait plaza hotel, safari hotel diplomat, dayax hotel, safari guesthouse , bin ali hotel. posh hotel destroyed suicide bomber in june 2017.