6 Points of Interest & Landmarks in Dakar That You Shouldn't Miss

July 25, 2021 Nobuko Falco

At the westernmost point of the African continent, Dakar stands as a multicultural, diverse city full of vibrant arts and traditions. Residents from various ethnic groups present assorted crafts, foods, jewelry, fabrics and wood and metal goods at bustling markets such as Marche Sandaga or Marche HLM. The city is home to museums and mosques, cliff walks and beaches, and makes a convenient jumping point for excursions to any of Senegal's national parks and nature reserves.
Restaurants in Dakar

1. Lago Rosa

Lac Rose, Dakar Senegal +221 78 433 98 24 http://www.facebook.com/khadim.guide
Excellent
32%
Good
42%
Satisfactory
21%
Poor
5%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 739 reviews

Lago Rosa

Reviewed By SimonettaP61 - Ivrea, Italy

Everybody visiting Dakar goes there, and for a reason! Better going in dry season, I was lucky enough to be there on a day in which the colour was particularly strong. The contrast with the white of the salt piles, makes the scene even more surreal. Drawback: the car hadn't stopped yet, when 3 men called from outside suggesting different, expensive, ways of having a tour. A walk was my choice, nonetheless I couldn't walk alone, a man came with me, said I could go on my own, and of course asked me for money at the end.

2. Village des Arts

Dakar Senegal http://www.levillagedesarts.com/
Excellent
38%
Good
36%
Satisfactory
21%
Poor
4%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 103 reviews

Village des Arts

Reviewed By PABADOU - Dakar, Senegal

Amazing place where you will find real artists painting. No hassle. No hard sellers. To the contrary none lf them would adress you unless you do. Sadly this place is being confused by some reviewers with Village Artisanal which really is unfair as the latter is a very commercial touristic area with no original art creator (and very pushing traders!). Some of the reviewers actually visited Village Artisanal instead of Village des Arts!

3. Marche HLM

Av CA Bamba, Dakar Senegal
Excellent
38%
Good
43%
Satisfactory
15%
Poor
4%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 47 reviews

Marche HLM

4. Dakar Railway Station

Dakar-Plateau, Dakar Senegal http://www.iberia.com/gt/destination-guide/dakar/dakar-railway-station/
Excellent
19%
Good
54%
Satisfactory
23%
Poor
4%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 26 reviews

Dakar Railway Station

5. Presidential Palace

Pr L Sedar Senghor Ave Intersection of Pr L Sedar Senghor Ave and Boulevard de la République, Dakar Senegal http://www.africaranking.com/most-beautiful-presidential-palaces-in-africa/5/
Excellent
16%
Good
39%
Satisfactory
35%
Poor
7%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 57 reviews

Presidential Palace

6. Gate of the Third Millennium

Avenue Malick Sy Intersection of Avenue Malick Sy and Route de la Corniche Ouest, Dakar Senegal
Excellent
0%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
60%
Poor
20%
Terrible
20%
Overall Ratings

2.5 based on 5 reviews

Gate of the Third Millennium

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