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Temporary capital of Yemen
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Aden (Arabic: عَدَنْ ʿAdan) is a city in the Yemeni Coastal Plains, on the Gulf of Aden at the southern end of the Red Sea. It is a very picturesque city with a mix of traditional Arabic and British influences.
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بيغ بن عدن
كنيسة القديس فرنسيس الأسيزي
Features a statue of Queen Victoria.
جامع العيدروس
A Sufi mosque that was built during late-15th or early-16th century, and was rebuilt after being destroyed in 1859.
The principal mosque in Aden that was founded in 771 AD.
قلعة صيرة
A military fortress, dating back to the 11th century. Still in use by the Yemeni military.
Access to Aden is available by car, airplane and bus. Airfare from Sana'a on Yemenia, the national carrier, is around 10,000 rials or US$55.
Read in the guideTaxis are practical, yet always bargain with the taxi driver before getting in. Otherwise, they have the tendency to get it done at their high price.
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