African Renaissance Monument, Senegal
From series “The Most Grandiose Statues and Monuments”Year: 2010. Height: 49 meters.
Dakar can boast with one of the most emblematic and impressive monuments of the world, African Renaissance Monument. Its opening took place relatively recently, in 2010. The event was timed to the 50th anniversary of Senegal's independence. The height of the monument is 49 meters. The statue is lined with 3 cm thick bronze sheets. The monument was supposed to be a symbol of independence and bright future for locals. However, after opening, the sculpture was heavily criticized.
The main reason for dissatisfaction was a huge sum that the Senegalese government has spent on construction of the sculpture. It was about 27 million US dollars. The author of the monument is the famous architect, Pierre Gudiabi. He attracted the best experts from North Korea to implement his project. It took them 4 years to create the sculpture. Despite of criticism, it is easy to admire the beauty and grandeur of the monument.
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Useful staff nearby
ATM bankomat: 'Banque Internationale pour le Commerce et l'Industrie du Sénégal' located in 3.03 km (
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Car rental office: 'Ada' is located in 5.41 km (
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Fuel station: 'Ciel Oil - Station Pêche, Ouakam' in 0.81 km
Supermarket: 'Mini Super Marche' in 1.25 km
Parking: 'Hotel Shuttles Parking Area - VIP Parking' in 2.78 km
Apotheek: 'Pharmacie Mamelle' in 0.82 km
Police station: 'Gandarmerie de Ouakam' in 0.64 km
Cafe/restaurant: 'Brioche Dorée Ouakam' in 0.89 km
Railway station: 'Halte de Hann' in 6.57 km
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