Dakar, Senegal
The city is the most westerly point on mainland Africa, meaning it’s the last place on the continent to see sunrise and sunset.
Dakar is the capital of Senegal, in West Africa. It’s an Atlantic port on the Cap-Vert peninsula. Its traditional Médina quarter is home to the Grande Mosquée, marked by a towering minaret. The Musée Théodore Monod displays cultural artifacts including clothing, drums, carvings and tools. The city’s vibrant nightlife is inspired by the local mbalax music.
Dakar’s Place de l’Indépendance is a central hub overlooked by grand colonial buildings. The Village of Arts houses artists’ workshops and a gallery. The Marché des HLM market specializes in brightly colored fabrics, and has on-site tailors. Colonial buildings and the Maison des Esclaves museum on the quiet harbor island of Île de Gorée trace the history of the African slave trade. Surfing is possible at northern beaches like Yoff, and diving around the offshore Île of Ngor island. Northeast of the city, Lake Retba (or Lac Rose) is known for its pink-tinted water.
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