Keur Moussa abbey, Benedictine monastery near Dakar, Senegal.
The monastery stands in agricultural grounds with fruit orchards, featuring traditional West African architectural elements integrated into its religious structures.
Nine French monks from the Abbey of Solesmes established this religious institution in 1961, which gained full abbey status in 1984.
The monastery combines Gregorian chants with African music through the use of koras, creating recordings that demonstrate the fusion of spiritual traditions.
Visitors can attend services according to specific schedules: Monday and Wednesday through Thursday from 15:00 to 18:00, other days from 15:00 to 17:00.
The community includes forty monks, with two-thirds being Senegalese members who maintain agricultural practices and produce goat cheese in the monastery grounds.
Location: Keur Moussa
Inception: 1961
Address: QVHG+99R Abbaye de, Rte des abbés, Keur Moussa 18523, Senegal 18523 18523
Opening Hours: Lunedì 15:00-18:00; Martedì 15:00-17:00; Mercoledì-Giovedì 15:00-18:00; Venerdì-Domenica 15:00-17:00
Phone: +221778141414
Website: https://abbaye-keur-moussa.com
GPS coordinates: 14.77778,-17.12417
Latest update: March 5, 2025 00:39
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.
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