Things to see in Dakar
Dakar is the capital of Senegal, with an urban population of about 2.6 million. Below are 16 notable places within about 10 km of the centre, ranked by how widely they are covered on Wikipedia.
1African Renaissance Monument History
The African Renaissance Monument is a 50-metre (164 ft) tall bronze statue located on top of one of the twin hills known as Collines des Mamelles, outside Dakar, Senegal.
2Magdalen Islands Nature
The Îles de la Madeleine lie west of Dakar in Senegal. The islands are uninhabited.
3Massalikoul Djinane Mosque Place of worship
The Massalikoul Djinane Mosque is a mosque in Dakar, Senegal.
4Mosquée de la Divinité Place of worship
The Mosque of Divinity is a mosque located in Ouakam, Senegal. Completed in 1997, the mosque has two minarets and provides a view of the Atlantic Ocean, as it is located near the Corniche-Ouest shore.
5IFAN Museum of African Arts Art
The Théodore Monod African Art Museum (Musée Théodore Monod d'Art africain) in Dakar, Senegal is one of the oldest art museums in West Africa.
6Dakar Grand Mosque Place of worship
The Grand Mosque of Dakar is a mosque in Dakar, Senegal, situated on Allée Pape Gueye Fall, in the Dakar médina.
7Deux Mamelles Nature
Deux Mamelles, Collines des Mamelles, or simply Mamelles are twin hills located in Ouakam, a suburban commune of Dakar, in the Cap-Vert peninsula, Senegal.
8Museum of Black Civilizations Museum
The Museum of Black Civilisations is a national museum in Dakar, Senegal, that opened on 6 December 2018.
9Ngor Nature
Ngor is an island off the coast of Dakar, Senegal. There are many beaches on all sides of the island.
10Our Lady of Victories Cathedral, Dakar Place of worship
The Our Lady of Victories Cathedral or Cathedral of Dakar, is a religious building that serves as the Catholic cathedral in the city of Dakar, the capital of the African country of Senegal, which is the seat of the Archdiocese of Dakar.
11Hann Forest and Zoological Park Park
The Hann Forest and Zoological Park is a nature reserve located in Dakar, the capital of the African country of Senegal, in the Hann Bel-Air commune.
12Place de l'Obélisque Neighbourhood
The Place de l'Obélisque (Obelisk Square) is a central plaza in Dakar, Senegal.
13Historical Museum of Senegal Museum
The Historical Museum of Senegal in Gorée is a museum attached to the Institut fondamental d'Afrique noire (IFAN) and located on the island of Gorée, in the bay of Dakar, Senegal.
14Palais de la République History
The Palace of the Republic is a historic residence located in Dakar, Senegal, in the Plateau district of Dakar department. Built in 1902, it was formerly the official residence of the Governor-General of French West Africa, it is now the official residence of the President of the Republic of Senegal.
15Daniel Sorano National Theatre Arts & culture
The Daniel Sorano National Theater is a performing arts venue in Dakar that serves as the national theater of Senegal.
16Musée de la Mer Museum
The Musée de la Mer is a museum located in Gorée, Senegal. The museum contains various documents and photos on marine animals in Senegal with a collection of 6,000 species.
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