Jami' al-Kabir (Great Mosque), Sanaa (must see)

Jami' al-Kabir, one of the world’s oldest mosques, was founded in 705. It has an inner courtyard surrounded by galleries and tall minarets. Suffering damage from flood and war in the 9th and 10th centuries, in 1130 Queen Arwa ordered the mosque be rebuilt with additional details. It is famous as the site where the oldest Koran, dating back to the 7th or 8th century, was found by workers in 1972.

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Sight Name: Jami' al-Kabir (Great Mosque)
Sight Location: Sanaa, Yemen (See walking tours in Sanaa)
Sight Type: Religious
Guide(s) Containing This Sight:

Sanaa Old Town Tour

Walking Tours in Sanaa, Yemen

Create Your Own Walk in Sanaa

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Sanaa Old Town Tour

Dating back to the 10th century BC, Sanaa is one of the world’s oldest cities. Its historic district is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Its astonishing architecture, including houses originally decorated with friezes and beautiful stained glass windows, are unique. Take the following tour down the ancient streets of Sanaa’s Old Town and discover thousands of years of history.

Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.5 Km or 1.6 Miles

Sanaa Bir-al Azab District Tour

Bir-al-Azab, within Sanaa’s Old Town, appeared in the 14th century as a place for state institutions and residences for the city’s aristocracy. This district’s central point, Al-Tahrir Square, is surrounded by museums and a number of cafes, restaurants and shops. Take the following tour to discover the fascinating attractions in Sanaa’s Bir-al Azab district.

Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 4.0 Km or 2.5 Miles

Modern Sanaa Tour

Sanaa, a beautiful Arabian city with a heavy concentration of unique architectural landmarks, as the capital of Yemen contains the country’s best mosques, parks and attractions. Take the following tour to discover Sanaa’s modern district, see Yemen’s most beautiful mosque and other popular sites.

Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 4.2 Km or 2.6 Miles