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A security guard is absolutely required. There are plans to collect the ruins in a safe area so that people can easily see it without protection.
The Battle of Mogadishu, also known as the Black Hawk Down Incident, was part of Operation Gothic Serpent. It was fought on 3–4 October 1993, in Mogadishu, Somalia, between forces of the United States—supported by UNOSOM II—against Somali National Alliance (SNA) fighters and other insurgents in south Mogadishu.
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A monument to Sayid Mohamed Abdullah Hassan, leader of the Dervish movement that existed between late 19th century and 1920 and fought against British and Italian colonizers.
Beerta Nabadda
Built in 2016, the Peace Park is the most popular park in the city with over 700 people coming to visit, take pictures and just enjoy the green every day.
Built during the colonial years of Italian Somaliland, the cathedral has barely survived the decades of civil war. It was badly damaged during fighting in the 1990s, then severely bombed by Islamists in 2008. Some stone walls and arches remain as testament to the old building. The new Somali Government has mentioned the possibility of rebuilding the cathedral as a sign of religious harmony.
ufficio Govorno
The government building where the governor stays. Nice for taking pictures or a talk with the friendly staff.
Arco di Trionfo Popolare
Triumphal arch built by the Italians in 1936.
Italian colonial lighthouse that has been in ruins since the war, yet still retains its charm.