Shanghai Old City

Shanghai Old City, located in the center of Mogadishu, is one of Somalia's most renowned tourist attractions, recognized for its intriguing and unusual Chinese architecture. Despite the fact that it has been extensively destroyed by the continuing civil conflict, the Shanghai Old City Area remains one of Mogadishu's most popular tourist destinations. During the years of Italian colonialism (1920–1935), the Old City was where the wealthiest and most influential Italian expatriates spent most of their leisure time. The higher classes of Italians lived in the old town throughout the colonial era, leaving their fingerprints on several houses and gardens.

Shanghai Old City's eerie remains lie on the white sand beaches of the Indian Ocean as a reminder of the city's brilliant history. Refuel at one of the eateries along the beach while admiring the view of the ocean. Locals go to the beach on weekends to swim in the warm water, creating a bustling environment. This reasonably prosperous area was controlled by warlords at various times throughout the civil war. Shanghai Old City is definitely worth a visit and, when not engulfed in a power struggle, is possibly the most attractive area of the city.

Location: Southern Mogadishu