Culture of Dakar. Places to visit - old town, temples, theaters, museums and palaces
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1. Museums open their doors at 8:00 am and work until 5:00-6:00 pm. Government offices and shops open a bit earlier, at 7:30 am, and serve visitors until 3:00 pm. Travelers should take into …
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The comfortable Sargal Hotel is ready to offer its guests very elegant and aristocratic rooms. The rooms are dominated by coffee, cream, and orange shades, and equipped with simple wooden …
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Art galleries in Dakar and around
♥ Art museum 'IFAN Museum of African Arts' Dakar, 14.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'IFAN Museum of African Arts' Dakar, 14.8 km from the center. On the map
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Cathedrals and basilicas near Dakar
♥ Cathédrale Sainte Anne, Thiès, 43.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Cathédrale Sainte Anne, Thiès, 43.7 km from the center. On the map
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Unique spots in Dakar and near
African Renaissance Monument
From the series “The Most Grandiose Statues and Monuments”![](../../extreme/img/w300/african-renaissance-monument_1.jpg)
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Distance from Dakar center - 17.7 km.
The main reason for dissatisfaction was a huge sum that the Senegalese government has spent on construction of the sculpture. It was about 27 million US dollars. The author of the monument is the famous architect, Pierre Gudiabi. He attracted the best experts from North Korea to implement his project. It took them 4 years to create the sculpture. Despite of criticism, it is easy to admire the beauty and grandeur of the monument. …
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Maison des Esclaves Prison
From the series “Famous prisons of the world”![](../../extreme/img/w300/maison-des-esclaves-prison_1.jpg)
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Distance from Dakar center - 11.6 km.
The building of the former prison has an unusual architecture. It is more like a huge colonial villa with its outlines. Even the central staircase is preserved in the building. It is built in the shape of a horseshoe. The feet of thousands of slaves had once trod it. The facade of the old prison is painted in a rich brick color. This makes its appearance even more impressive. …
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Expo 2020 in Dubai Was Visited by More Than 7 Million Visitors
If you haven’t visited this event yet, there is still time to book a hotel in Dubai because Expo 2020 Dubai runs until 31 March 2022. People who are unable to visit the emirate can make a virtual tour on the Expo 2020 website. By the way, the virtual visitation has already reached 31.6 million by the end of December.
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If you haven’t visited this event yet, there is still time to book a hotel in Dubai because Expo 2020 Dubai runs until 31 March 2022. People who are unable to visit the emirate can make a virtual tour on the Expo 2020 website. By the way, the virtual visitation has already reached 31.6 million by the end of December.
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Photogallery of cultural heritage of Dakar
Landmarks of culture on Dakar map: art-galleries, monuments, palaces, etc
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