Dakar is a city located on Cape Verde in the west of Africa. This is a large port and the most famous scholarship and industrial center of the country. Without a doubt, Dakar is an important financial, trading and transport center of West Africa, which significance is hard to overestimate. The city was founded in 1857 as a French marine port. Starting from 1904 and up to 1960 the city was the main administrative center of West Africa that belonged to France at that time.
1. Museums open their doors at 8:00 am and work until 5:00-6:00 pm. Government offices and shops open a bit earlier, at 7:30 am, and serve visitors until 3:00 pm. Travelers should take into … 
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The comfortable Sargal Hotel is ready to offer its guests very elegant and aristocratic rooms. The rooms are dominated by coffee, cream, and orange shades, and equipped with simple wooden … Open
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To see one of the main historical sights of Dakar, it is worth going to Cape Verde. Here the historical Les Mamelles Lighthouse which was built in 1864, is located and is acting till present. It is the oldest beacon in the city, which is maintained by the efforts of locals. Its height is 16 meters. In close proximity to the beacon, several excellent observation decks from which the magnificent view on the peninsula opens are equipped.
Dakar’s largest and most prestigious hotel is the King Fahd Palace Hotel. It has over 370 rooms of different levels for visitors to choose from. For affluent guests, several exquisite … Open
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Those who most of all like to walk in historical places should go to the picturesque region of Saint-Louis. Once, the territory of this area was an independent city. In the 18th century more than 10 000 people lived here. Now in the territory of the region, there is a set of fine monuments of colonial times, including luxurious mansions, in which the wealthiest citizens once lived. All the territory of the historical region is a World heritage site. At the same time, the area offers tourists all prospects for an unforgettable holiday. In historical buildings today are located luxurious hotels, restaurants, casino and also other entertaining facilities.
Sightseeing in Senegal: things to see
Senegal has simply everything needed for interesting and comfortable vacation - numerous beaches, beautiful nature reserves and parks, a mysterious desert and many sights. We should start description of the country from its capital, the city of Dakar. The most important architectural landmarks of the city are the building of the City Hall, the President Palace and the beautiful Independence Square. The building of these objects took place in the beginning of the 20th century. The area near the square remains the most famous destination for walks among both locals and travelers. There are several interesting museums in Dakar, a visit to which should be included in the excursion plan of every traveler. The Art Museum, the Museum of History, the Marine Museum and the IFAN Museum of African Arts exhibit wonderful collections of rare items, including artworks, historic artifacts and collections of modern paintings.
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