Things to see in Bamako
Bamako is the capital of Mali, with an urban population of about 1.5 million. Below are 7 notable places within about 6 km of the centre, ranked by how widely they are covered on Wikipedia.
1Bamako Grand Mosque Place of worship
Bamako Grand Mosque is a mosque in the city centre of Bamako, Mali. Built on the site of a pre-colonial mud-brick mosque, the current mosque was built through funding from the Saudi Arabian government at the end of the 1970s.
2National Museum of Mali Museum
The National Museum of Malí is an archaeological and anthropological museum located in Bamako, the capital of Mali. It presents permanent and temporary exhibits on the history of Mali, as well as the musical instruments, dress, and ritual objects associated with Mali's various ethnic groups.
3Sacred Heart Cathedral Place of worship
The Sacred Heart Cathedral is located in Bamako, the capital of Mali, and serves as the cathedral of the Archdiocese of Bamako.
4Martyrs Bridge Landmark
The Martyrs Bridge (Pont des martyrs) of Bamako, Mali connects the older sections of the city to its suburbs on the south shore of the Niger River.
5Muso Kunda Museum of Women Museum
The Muso Kunda Women's Museum, established in 1995, is an institution dedicated to showcasing and promote the cause of women in Mali. The Museum was founded by Malian feminist and historian Adame Ba Konaré in Bomako.
6King Fahd Bridge Landmark
The King Fahd Bridge (Pont Roi Fahd) of Bamako, Mali connects the older sections of the Malian capital to its broad suburbs on the south shore of the Niger River.
7Patrice Lumumba Square Neighbourhood
Patrice Lumumba Square is a large central plaza in Bamako, the capital and largest city of Mali. The square has a life-size statue of its namesake, the Congolese independence leader Patrice Lumumba, a park with fountains, and a flag display.
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