Togo sightseeing. Travel guide - attractions, sights, nature and touristic places
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There is not much information about the early history of the country. Archaeologists discovered pottery and iron items made more than 2,000 years ago. The Portuguese were the first Europeans who reached the territory of modern Togo. They established several large centers of slavery trade here. The colonial period started late for Togo. The country’s territory became a protectorate of Germany in 1884.
Lome, the capital of Togo, once was one of the richest cities in Africa. Nowadays, only historic landmarks remind of the former glory of this place. It is possible to see amazing Palais des Congres, the old university building, and the Big Market – one of the most interesting places in the capital. Besides historic landmarks, the capital has many attractions, such as modern hotels, restaurants, and shops.
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The fishing village of Aneho is an old colonial capital of the country. The town lost this status in 1920. This is a charming settlement where tourists can walk in beautiful old streets and watch local fishermen at work. For a small fee, any of them will gladly take a tourist as a passenger. Aneho becomes even a more interesting place to visit after sunset. Local restaurants start cooking delicious fish dishes that fill the streets with their mouthwatering fragrance.
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In the Keran National Park, tourists have a unique opportunity to watch elephants and giraffes in their natural habitat. This nature reserve is also home for hippos that are quite rare animals for Togo. Besides that, there are many rare species of birds. Tourists are welcome to participate in interesting excursions in all-terrain vehicles. Some areas are suitable for trekking.
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The largest international airport in the country is open in Lome. It accommodates flights from Paris every day. When it comes to African countries, Togo has active air connection with Nigeria (Laos), Senegal (Dakar), Mali (Bamako), Côte d'Ivoire (Abidjan), and Niger (Niamey). Despite the presence of railroads in Togo, there are no trains to other countries. Finally, it is possible to reach Togo by car from Burkina Faso, Benin, and Ghana.
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