Shaykh Abū al ‘Alā al Awwal

Shaykh Abū al ‘Alā al Awwal is a locality in , . Shaykh Abū al ‘Alā al Awwal is situated nearby to the locality , as well as near .

Places of Interest

Highlights include Great Mosque of al-Nuri and Our Lady of the Hour Church.

Ruins
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The , also known as the Nouri Mosque, is a Sunni in , in the of , famous for its leaning minaret, which gave the city its nickname "the hunchback".

Place of worship
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The also known as the name of the Latin Church, is a Catholic church in the centre of , in northern . Built in the 1870s by the Dominican Fathers, it was especially famous for its bell donated by the Empress Eugenia de Montijo, for which it was sometimes called the Clock Church.

Church
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Mart Meskinta Church, also known as Mart Meskanta, Mart Miskinta, Mart Meskanta, and Saint Meskinta Chaldean Church, is a historic Chaldean Catholic church located in , .

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Mosul.

is a city in 's Northwestern region, and is the country's second largest city by population. Its religious makeup is one of the most diverse in the country.

Shaykh Abū al ‘Alā al Awwal

Latitude
36.33919° or 36° 20′ 21″ north
Longitude
43.13752° or 43° 8′ 15″ east
Elevation
222 metres (728 feet)
Open location code
8H8584QQ+M2
Geo­Names ID
11111346
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In Other Languages

“Shaykh Abū al ‘Alā al Awwal” goes by many names.
  • Arabic: “شيخ ابو العلا ١”

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Shaykh Abū al ‘Alā ath Thānī and Sūq al Mawşil.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Al Jisr ath Thānī and Al Jisr al Awwal.

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