The Republic of Somalia has been in civil war for decades until The African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) soldiers intervened in 2007 to ensure security and a stable government.
Since then, the country has been healing and growing economically significantly boosting local and international tourism.
Here are the 5 best places to visit in Somalia
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Saryan Museum

Saryan museum after reconstruction [Photo/Wikimedia Commons]
Somalia has a rich culture exhibited in the museum by the well-trained historians. In addition, the facilities offer a clear history of the public figures in Somalia including fighters, heroes and heroines despite the early discrimination against women.
One of the many outstanding features is the magical stone that was discovered with the exact shape of the Map of Somaliland and the history behind it.
Lido Beach

A football game in Lido beach in Mogadishu, Somalia. [Photo/Abdi Latif Dahir]
Visitors stay at Lido Beach way past dusk to watch the beautiful night skyline and the deep blue ocean. This is a perfect scene to get the fresh image of the new Somalia.
The beach has several world-class resorts that offer delicious seafood and numerous activities to spice up your love for Somalia. Remember Somalia has the longest coastline in Africa with 3100 km along the Indian Ocean
Tomb of the Unknown Soldiers

The tomb of the unknown soldiers in Somalia [Photo/travel2unlimited]
Union mosque, Mogadishu

The Mosque of Unity. It is Mogadishu’s largest masjid [Photo/Pinterest]
The mosque’s doors were closed during the civil war that began in the early 1990s, and it remained closed for 16 years, but reopened again in 2006 and later renovated in 2012–2013, under the funding of Turkiye Diyanet Foundation, a non-profit, non-governmental Turkish organization.
The mosque has one white minaret, which is some 35 meters tall and located on the right side of the main entrance. Union Mosque symbolizes unity and mutual respect between Somali citizens.
Mogadishu Cathedral

The Old Mogadishu Cathedral [Photo/Pinterest]
After the war, in 2013, the church was used as a refugee camp for the internally displaced citizens. However, in 2017, the Cathedral church started its reconstruction. The church gives a good site for both local and foreign visitors to enjoy history as a new Somalia wakes up again.
The Somali Republic has regained its peace and there is no need to skip her during your tours around Africa.