Dakar Department

Dakar's Essential Experiences

Dakar’s heritage spans from the poignant House of Slaves on Gorée Island to the 49-meter-tall African Renaissance Monument. This selection features significant religious landmarks, including the Grand Mosque and the Our Lady of Victories Cathedral. Cultural institutions like the Museum of Black Civilisations and the Théodore Monod African Art Museum showcase extensive collections of West African art. The list also includes Cap-Vert, the westernmost point of the African continent, and specialized museums on Gorée Island dedicated to women's history and Senegal's broader historical narrative.