Things to see in Somalia
34 places worth seeing in Somalia on an illustrated map: Laas Gaal, Mogadishu Cathedral, Masjid al-Qiblatayn, Fakr ad-Din Mosque and Arba'a Rukun Mosque, and more. Zoom in and watch the landmarks, museums, nature and fun appear.
Highlights
- Laas Gaal Laas Geel is a series of caves that contain cave paintings dating back to 18,000–20,000 BCE. Although the Laas Geel rock art had been known
- Mogadishu Cathedral Built during the colonial years of Italian Somaliland, the cathedral has barely survived the decades of civil war. It was badly damaged duri
- Masjid al-Qiblatayn Nestled in the heart of Zeila, roughly central, this is one of the oldest mosques in Somalia, and contains the tomb of Sheikh Babu Dena. Alt
- Fakr ad-Din Mosque Ruins of the oldest mosque in Mogadishu, first built in 969 AD.
- Arba'a Rukun Mosque Owing to the city's Islamic heritage, one of few things the city's various warlords can agree on, this 1269 mosque has been luckier than the
- National Museum of Somalia First opened in 1933 and reopened in 2014, it houses a collection the country's largest collection of cultural and historical artifacts.
- National Theatre of Somalia Under renovation as of 2021.
- National Museum of Somaliland Large modern museum inaugurated in 2024.
- Gezira Beach Lovely and quiet place with resorts, hotels and restaurants with a white, sandy, sunny beach that is popular with everyone. Attractions incl
- Mogadishu Lighthouse Italian colonial lighthouse that has been in ruins since the war, yet still retains its charm.
- Daljirka Dahsoon Monument dedicated in honour of the Somali men and women who died in defense of the Somali Republic.
- Shimbiris Mountain in Waqooyibari.
- Mosque of Islamic Solidarity Mosque in Mogadishu, Somalia.
- Mogadishu Stadium Building in Somalia.
- Dhambalin Archaeological site in the northwestern Sahil province of Somaliland.
- Port of Berbera Port in Somaliland, Somalia.
- Port of Mogadishu Largest harbour in Somalia.
- Banadir Stadium Eng. yariisow stadium.
- Ali Jimale Mosque Mosque in Mogadishu, Somalia.
- Governor's Palace of Mogadishu Building in Somalia.
- Lamadaya Waterfall in Sanaag, Somalia.
- Dhaymoole Archaeological site in Sahil, Somaliland.
- Gaanlibah Archaeological site in Woqooyi Galbeed, Somaliland.
- Lido Beach, Mogadishu Beach in Somalia.
- Amud Archaeological site in Somalia.
- Hargeisa War Memorial Monument commemorating the independence day of Hargeisa in Somaliland.
- Aromata Emporium and seaport in the Horn of Africa, today a part of Somalia.
- Ali Matan Mosque Mosque in Hargeisa, Somaliland.
- Salweyn Archaeological site in Sanaag, Somaliland.
- Francesco Crispi lighthouse Lighthouse in Somalia.
- Karinhegane Archaeological site in Sanaag, Somalia.
- Grand Mosque of Shangani Mosque in Mogadishu, Somalia.
- Grand Mosque of Hamar Weyne Mosque in Mogadishu, Somalia.
- Waheen Market Major market in Somaliland.