Gorée, Historic islet in Dakar, Senegal
The small island stretches 900 meters in length and 350 meters in width, situated 3 kilometers from the mainland coast of Dakar.
Portuguese merchants first established their presence on the island in 1444, followed by Dutch settlers who constructed defensive fortifications along the coast.
The House of Slaves, constructed between 1780 and 1784, functions as a museum demonstrating the historical reality of the Atlantic slave trade.
Regular ferry services connect the mainland port of Dakar to Gorée Island, with boats departing multiple times throughout the day.
The island maintains a motor-vehicle-free environment, with narrow streets and historic buildings housing approximately 1,800 permanent residents.
Location: Plateau/Gorée Arrondissement
Website: https://www.iledegoree.org/
Part of: Four Communes
Website: https://iledegoree.org
GPS coordinates: 14.66694,-17.39833
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:18
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.
House of Slaves
151 m
Museum of Black Civilizations
4.1 km
Cinéma Sandaga
4.3 km
Dakar Grand Mosque
4.9 km
Marché Tilène
5.8 km
Dakar station
3.9 km
Our Lady of Victories Cathedral, Dakar
4.3 km
Historical Museum of Senegal
445 m
Porte du Troisième millénaire
5.7 km
IFAN Museum of African Arts
4.3 km
Monument Demba et Dupont
3.8 km
Institut français Sénégal
4 km
Grand Théâtre National de Dakar
4.3 km
Village Artisanal de Soumbédioune
6.5 km
Primature
3.8 km
Church of Saint Charles Borromee (Goree)
47 m
Musée de la Mer
231 m
Galleria nazionale di Dakar
3.3 km
Marché Kermel
3.3 km
Place de indépendance
3.6 km
Théâtre National Daniel Sorano
4.4 km
Palais du Président de la Republique du Senegal
3.7 km
Musée des Forces Armées Sénégalaises
4.7 km
Grande mosquée Cheikh Oumar al Foutiyou Tall
5.6 km
Place du Tirailleur Sénégalais
3.9 km
The Mosque of Goree
157 m
Mémorial de Gorée
244 m
Mosquée El Hadji Oumar Kane
5.4 kmReviews
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