National Museum of Somalia

The National Museum of Somalia is the next stopping place on this tour. The building was originally made in the last 19th century for the Governor of Mogadishu as a headquarters and home. In 1937 the Italians rebuilt it to be a Museum and it became a focal point to the Italian Modadisco. Because of the new construction, the Museum has a ton of Italian heritage and architecture within its walls, literally. However, during WWII the museum was extremely damaged and was shut down until the 1980s.

The Museum today serves as a reminder of the true past of Mogadishu. There are many artifacts and memorials to the Italians and British colonial powers that ruled the land throughout the 20th century. There are also many different exhibits that discuss and show the conflict and war that has been prominent since WWII. In 2014 the Museum became a National Museum and is one of the top tourist attractions for the city.

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