Places worth the detour in Dakar
18 places worth going out of your way for lie within 30 km of Dakar, Senegal, across 5 kinds of detour; natural wonders & landscapes are the largest group (6). Best known: Gorée. 14 of them rank as little-known. Click any card to open it on the map.
All 18, ranked 18
Ranked by how many Wikipedia editions cover them.
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1.Gorée
Nature & landscapes · Renowned
One of the 19 communes d'arrondissement (i.e. districts) of the city of Dakar, Senegal; World Heritage Site
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3.African Renaissance Monument
Built landmarks · 21st century · Notable
Memorial outside of Dakar, Senegal
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4.Pointe des Almadies
Nature & landscapes · Notable
Westernmost point of Senegal and the African mainland
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5.Magdalen Islands
Nature & landscapes · 20th century · Hidden gem
Island group and national park west of Dakar, Senegal
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7.Museum of Black Civilizations
Museums & culture · 21st century · Hidden gem
Museum in Dakar, Senegal
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9.Our Lady of Victories Cathedral, Dakar
Sacred sites · 20th century · Hidden gem
Roman Catholic cathedral in Dakar, Senegal
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16.Monument Demba et Dupont
Built landmarks · 20th century · Hidden gem
Sculpture and war memorial in Dakar, Senegal
