Top "7" Seven Things to do in Dakar
(In no particular order)
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| African Renaissance Monument |
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| Things to do in Dakar |
African Renaissance Monument
The 49-metre bronze statue is a representation of a man, woman and child emerging from a volcano is taller than the Statue of Liberty, stands on a hill overlooking the capital, Dakar. It marks Senegal's 50 years of Independence.
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| Senegal Soccer Football |
Soccer... Senegal Football
How about a game of soccer or football as the rest of the world calls it.Even if you are not a fan you will be before you leave you will be.
It is organized chaos with blowing of horns, live bands ,and of course its Africa.. the drums. If that's not enough excitement for you wait until you see the cheerleaders. The football season begins in February, and Dakar's biggest team, plays at the 60,000-capacity all-seater Léopold Sédar Senghor national stadium
Market HLM -Shopping
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| Things to do Dakar |
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| HLM Market |
Marche' HLM, " HLM is pronounced " ash-el-em and stands for Habitations a Loyer Modere, Meaning affordable Rent Housing." Opened in 1976, this African fabric market has become one of the largest African markets in West Africa. In recent years, it has became a favorite destination for Senegales . They can find cloth at the best possible prices.You have your choice from hundreds of rolls of wax-dyed bazin (dyed fabrics beaten to a shine with wooden clubs), vibrant prints, embroidered cloth, lace and silk. You can get matching shoes, bags and jewelry at the same place.
Goree Island -House of Slaves
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Gorée is a small island 30 minutes from the city of Dakar, it was a minor port and site of European settlement along the coast. Gorée is known as the location of the House of Slaves.
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| House of Slaves |
The House of Slaves and its Door of No Return is a museum and memorial to the Atlantic Slave Trade on tiny Goree Island, 3 km off the coast of the city of Dakar, Senegal.It is said to memorialize the final exit point of slaves from Africa. Historians differ on how many, if any African slaves were actually held in this building, as well as the relative importance of Goree Island as a point on the Atlantic Slave Trade,but visitors from Africa, Europe and the Americas, along with world leaders, continue to make it an important place to remember the human toll of African slavery.Don't forget to visit the Woman's Museum on the island.
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| Youssou N'Dour |
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Club Thiossane
Just north of Marché Sandaga it is the hottest club in West Africa. Owned by the legendary Youssou N'Dour, and when he's not touring the man himself performs here most Friday and Saturday nights. It is located at
Sicap Street 10, just say the name(
it's pronounced Cho-sahn )
every cab driver knows the way.
L'Institut Français
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| L'Institut Français Dakar |
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| Things to do in Dakar |
The French Institute Dakar, which celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2009, combines the functions and activities of the former French Cultural Centre and the former Alliance Franco-Senegalese Dakar (and St. Louis)
It is the place to study French, history, and culture of the peoples ruled by French colonialism in Africa ,You can relax in the gardens, stroll the art gallery,watch a French movie then dine at its famous restaurant.
Mosqué de la Divinité
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| Mosque de la Divinite |
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Mosque of the Divinity was built by Mohamed Gueye Gorgui Seyni.Driving north on the coastal road, you'll see the beautiful seaside Mosqué de la Divinité perched on the coast near Les Mamelles quartier. You may visit during the day and it is free.
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