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Gorée Island
An island of remembrance off Dakar. Ochre lanes, a heritage to understand, and time to pause.
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Culture & heritage
History lives in museums, streets, markets and everyday gestures. Choose a few stops and leave time for encounters.
Gorée · museums · monuments · markets
A few places to begin
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African Renaissance Monument
A Dakar landmark on the hills of Ouakam.
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Kermel Market
Discover a downtown market and its flavours.
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Museum of Black Civilisations
A place to explore the creativity, histories and connections of Black civilisations.
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Mamelles Lighthouse
A lighthouse on the hill, the Atlantic all around.
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Pape Bouba Diop Museum
Football memory inside Diamniadio’s stadium.
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1 events
19Nov
Arts & culture · Announced dates
Dak’Art 2026 · Dakar Biennale
19 November 2026 — 19 December 2026
View eventLocal time: Africa/Dakar. Dates come from organisers; confirm times, precise venues and access.
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