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Capital and largest city of Yemen
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Sana'a is the capital of Yemen, located in the Yemeni Mountains and generally the first destination for travellers to that country. See the Stay safe section of this article and the Yemen country page for important safety advice.
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One of the city's most important landmarks, it is the gate leading into the Old City, which is surrounded by ancient walls. The souk and many excellent restaurants are located nearby.
The museum is located in a former palace that was restored and converted into a museum. Here you can learn about the nation's history and culture. Most exhibits include English descriptions along with Arabic.
Displays artifacts related to the Yemeni military. Explanations are all in Arabic; however, there is a part outside where they have English explanations about some of the more modern artifacts.
A valley a few kilometres outside of Sana'a with green fields, villages, and the face Rock Palace of an Imam of Yemen.
الجامع الكبير بصنعاء, Al-Jāmiʿ al-Kabīr bi-Ṣanʿāʾ
One of the oldest mosques in the world. The oldest known written copy of the Quran was found here.
جامع الرئيس الصالح
Located near the heavily-guarded Presidential Palace, it is one of the largest mosques in the world.
Has a rooftop restaurant on 8th floor which offers great views over old and new part of Sanaa. Menu is also in English and prices are reasonable.
Popular fast food place.
Has a roof with excellent views over the old town, in addition to great views from rooms.
Another old town hotel.
In the old part of the city. Traditionally styled building with reasonable facilities. Excellent view of the city from the roof top restaurant. Wi-Fi. It can be noisy because it is next to two mosques.
Staff make an effort to look after you and a great deal.
Pool and restaurant.
By bus
Yemen has a few bus companies.) via bus. Perhaps the best bus company in Yemen is the new-ish Raha (established in 2008). Raha buses are in good condition and fares are reasonable.
Sana'a is a big city which, in common with many other developing-world capitals, is spreading in all directions at once.
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