Dakar, Capital city on Cap-Vert peninsula, Senegal
The city extends across limestone cliffs and sandy beaches at Africa's westernmost point, with protected harbors accommodating maritime activities and commercial zones.
French authorities established a fort in 1857 at Place de l'Indépendance, developing the settlement into French West Africa's capital by 1902.
The Dakar Biennale gathers artists from across Africa, while the city maintains strong connections to both Islamic and French-colonial architectural traditions.
The Train Express Regional connects downtown areas to Blaise Diagne International Airport, offering transportation options for four million metropolitan residents.
The House of Slaves on Gorée Island preserves historical records of the Atlantic slave trade through its architecture and documentation center.
Location: Dakar Department
Elevation above the sea: 10 m
Website: https://villededakar.sn/
Part of: Cap Vert-Thies, Four Communes
Website: https://villededakar.sn
GPS coordinates: 14.69342,-17.44794
Latest update: June 3, 2025 11:54
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Dakar brings together various sites between historical heritage and the Atlantic Ocean. The Senegalese capital features several monuments such as the African Memorial Cathedral of 1929 and the African Renaissance Monument, 52 meters tall. The Théodore Monod Museum of African Art displays 9,000 artifacts from West African cultures, while Gorée Island hosts the Slave House documenting the Atlantic slave trade. Traditional markets like Kermel and Tilène offer fish, spices, and crafts in buildings dating from the early 20th century. The coast offers several points of interest along the 13-kilometer-long Corniche. Pointe des Almadies marks the western tip of the African continent with its rock formations facing the Atlantic and seafood restaurants. Hann Park spans 60 hectares with West African flora and fauna. Between colonial architecture, natural spaces, and cultural institutions, the city presents various locations to explore the history and culture of Senegal.
Museum of Black Civilizations
2.2 km
Cinéma Sandaga
2.8 km
Dakar Grand Mosque
1.8 km
Marché Tilène
1.3 km
Dakar station
2.5 km
Zoo de Hann
3.7 km
Our Lady of Victories Cathedral, Dakar
3.3 km
Stade Demba Diop
2.2 km
Place du Souvenir africain
2.9 km
Porte du Troisième millénaire
2.3 km
Magic Land
2.6 km
IFAN Museum of African Arts
3.5 km
Monument Demba et Dupont
2.6 km
Institut français Sénégal
3.1 km
Grand Théâtre National de Dakar
2 km
Henriette-Bathily Women's Museum
2.9 km
Village Artisanal de Soumbédioune
2.1 km
Centre culturel Blaise Senghor
686 m
Primature
3.5 km
Galleria nazionale di Dakar
3.3 km
Marché Kermel
3.3 km
Place de indépendance
3.2 km
Théâtre National Daniel Sorano
3.2 km
Palais du Président de la Republique du Senegal
3.6 km
Musée Léopold Sédar Senghor
2.5 km
Musée des Forces Armées Sénégalaises
3 km
Grande mosquée Cheikh Oumar al Foutiyou Tall
2.2 km
Place du Tirailleur Sénégalais
2.6 kmReviews
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