Foumban, Cultural center in western Cameroon
The Royal Palace of Foumban stands as a medieval-style structure housing the Sultan's Museum with historical artifacts, traditional garments, and carved thrones.
Sultan Ibrahim Njoya established the current palace in 1917, creating a writing system with 500 characters and developing a language that combined local traditions.
The Nguon Festival occurs every two years, bringing together the Bamoun people for seven days of traditional ceremonies, dances, and community celebrations.
The Rue des Artisans connects two museums and features numerous workshops where visitors can purchase wooden carvings, textiles, and traditional crafts.
Mount Mbapit, an extinct red volcano near Foumban, contains a crater lake surrounded by cliffs where thrown stones reportedly do not disturb the water.
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Address: Foumban, Cameroon Foumban Foumban
GPS coordinates: 5.71864,10.86895
Latest update: March 3, 2025 08:20
The main natural sites, national parks, and historical towns of Cameroon, combining protected wildlife areas, mountainous landscapes, and cultural locations. This selection includes natural waterfalls like Ekom and the Lobé, major national parks such as Waza and Campo Ma'an, cultural centers like Foumban, and national museums. Mount Cameroon, the highest point in West Africa, is situated near the beaches of Kribi and the Dja natural reserves. The cities of Yaoundé and Douala feature cultural institutions and monuments that reflect the country's history.
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