Albert Market, Urban market in Banjul, Gambia.
Albert Market sits along Liberation Avenue with hundreds of stalls selling fresh produce, fabrics, hardware, and handcrafted goods arranged in narrow passageways. Different sections separate wholesale items, fresh produce, and goods made for visitors, allowing shoppers to move between categories as they browse.
The market was founded in the middle of the 1800s and named after Prince Albert, the husband of Queen Victoria, during British colonial rule. Established during this era, it became a central trading hub that continues to serve the city today.
Local vendors prepare and sell traditional Gambian dishes like domoda and yassa from their stalls throughout the market. Tailors work with vibrant fabrics to create custom clothing, and customers watch the craftsmanship as they browse nearby.
The market is walkable and accessible daily since it sits directly on a main avenue with residential areas nearby. Come early in the day when fresh goods are most abundant, and wear sturdy shoes because the pathways are uneven and crowded.
The market extends toward the Gambia River, where visitors can watch pirogues and ferries connecting different parts of the country. This riverside location blends commerce with the movement of people and goods across the water.
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