Around the World in 80 Clicks

Mogadishu lighthouse

One of the landmark buildings of Mogadishu, the lighthouse now is yet another completely ruined building, overlooking ... [more]

Mogadishu cathedral

Once one of the largest and most beautiful cathedrals of Africa, it now lies in ruins after it was deliberately ... [more]

Black Hawk Down site

Of the fierce battle between coalition forces and Somali fighters, known as Black Hawk Down, all that remains ... [more]

Fakr ad-Din mosque

Once you find it, the small 13th century Fakr ad-Din mosque is a unique gem of Muslim architecture and still has ... [more]

Mogadishu Refugee Camp

Just outside Mogadishu, large camps have been built, where refugees from all over Somalia have sought refuge after ... [more]

Jazeera Beach

A spot of tranquillity south of the city, Jazeera beach has white sand, a small fishing village, and a rocky island ... [more]

Mogadishu qat market

The daily arrival of fresh qat at the market of Mogadishu sees a lot of frantic activity, before the qat gets ... [more]

Mogadishu old city

Relatively unscarred by the war, the old city of Mogadishu is a maze of streets and alleys, old houses, alive ... [more]

Mogadishu ruins

It is impossible to drive the streets of Mogadishu without seeing the grim reminders of years of heavy fighting: ... [more]

Around the World in 80 Clicks

Personal travel impressions both in words and images from Somalia. Clicking on the pictures enlarges them and enables you to send the picture as a free e-card or download it for personal use, for instance, on your weblog. Or click on the map above to visit more places in Africa.
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