Culture of Djibouti City. Places to visit - old town, temples, theaters, museums and palaces

Djibouti attracts travelers with unique natural sights and monuments of architecture. Holidays in the city will appeal to those who love walks and sightseeing tours of the picturesque places. Another attractive feature of Djibouti is the relatively low number of tourists; the pleasant atmosphere of harmony and tranquility reigns in the streets. The magnificent Presidential Palace rising near the coast has always been the city's main symbol. The building designed in the original neo-Moorish style is striking with its grandeur. It is worth noting that the city has preserved quite a lot of buildings dating back to the colonial period. Interesting historic mansions and palaces can be found in every part of the city.

An equally interesting attraction is Le Marche Central (Central Market) located in the south of Djibouti. It has long been turned from an ordinary marketplace into a recognizable landmark, which is known far beyond the country's borders. The colorful market attracts holidaymakers with an abundance of goods. In the market, it is possible to buy some “qat” absolutely legally. This flowering plant is a soft drug that is widely spread among locals and travelers.

Connoisseurs of theatrical art must visit L'Escale, a beautiful theater presenting a wide variety of performances to the audience. Many interesting cultural events take place at L'Escale during various national holidays. Walking along the waterfront past the Presidential Palace, one can get to a yacht port, which is considered to be another important city attraction. The picturesque waterfront area remains the most attractive place to walk. Here you can always meet leisurely strolling tourists and locals even at night. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

Besides vast desert plains, Djibouti boasts of several wonderful lakes, excursions to which remain the favorite entertainment for travelers. A unique natural attraction is Lake Assal that was formed in a deep crater and lies 153 meters below sea level. The lake is surrounded by incredibly beautiful volcanic landscapes on all sides. Tourists have a unique opportunity to stroll through the fields of hardened lava and admire the wild beauty. The famous lake is locally known under the nickname Bay of Demons. The attraction was named so because of the unique volcanic landscapes.