Places worth the detour in Douala

8 places worth going out of your way for lie within 30 km of Douala, Cameroon, across 3 kinds of detour; castles, monuments & landmarks are the largest group (6). Best known: Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul, Douala. 8 of them rank as little-known. Click any card to open it on the map.

Built landmarks6 Sacred sites1 Museums & culture1

All 8, ranked 8

Ranked by how many Wikipedia editions cover them.

1.Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul, Douala

Sacred sites · 20th century · Hidden gem

Church in Cameroon

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2.Doual'art

Museums & culture · 20th century · Hidden gem

Art centre in Cameroon and NGO

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3.La Nouvelle Liberté

Built landmarks · 20th century · Hidden gem

Monument of Cameroon

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4.Palace of the Kings Bell

Built landmarks · 20th century · Hidden gem

Monument of Cameroon

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5.Colonne Pascale

Built landmarks · 21st century · Hidden gem

Public sculpture in Douala

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6.Sud Obelisk

Built landmarks · 21st century · Hidden gem

Sculpture in Douala

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7.Les Mots écrits de New Bell

Built landmarks · Hidden gem

Wall painting - artwork in Douala

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8.Borne Fontaine

Built landmarks · Hidden gem

Public artwork (fountain)

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