Azania Front Lutheran Church (Corner Azikiwe Street and Sokoine Drive, Dar Es Salaam) — In case you’re wondering about the architecture of the building, Azania Front Lutheran Church was built back in 1898 by German missionaries. Now-a-days, it is one of Dar Es Salaam’s landmarks. It is still used for services and choir rehearsals. Late […]
Afrikaans Language Monument (Gabbema Doordrift Drive, Paarl Mountain, Paarl) – located 45 minutes east of downtown Cape Town (via N1), and built in 1975, this monument was designed by architect Jan van Wijk. It acknowledges the influence of a variety of languages (such as Dutch, Malay, Malay-Portuguese, Arabic, French, German, English, and the indigenous Khoi […]
Absa Money Museum (187 Fox Street, Johannesburg) — Situated in the stylish Absa Towers West building in the heart of the cultural metropolis that is the Johannesburg CBD, the Money Museum is home to the most complete collection of South African numismatic items in the world. When one thinks of money, coins, banknotes, credit cards […]
Chellah (Sala Colonia – near Rabat) – located south of Rabat, this is an ancient necropolis at the heart of the old Roman city of Sala Colonia (when the country was then known as “Mauretania Tingitana”). The Chellah is one of the most magical sights in Morocco. Perhaps the most important tomb here belongs to […]
Bahia Palace (Rue Riad Zitoun el-Jedid, Marrakech 40000) –– The Bahia Palace is located in the medina of Marrakech along the northern edge of the district Mellah or Jewish quarter. Although the exact dates of the construction of the palace are unknown, the building was in use between 1859 and 1873 and was completed by […]
Marché Tilene (Dakar) – this is another traditional African market in Dakar, selling fruits, vegetables and other consumable food items
Marché Kermel (Rue de Essarts, Dakar) — Marché Kermel is a popular market in Dakar. It is famous not only for its large variety of food and souvenirs sold: it is also known as a beautiful landmark because its building is a splendid piece of art. Initially built in 1860, and then burnt in 1994, […]
Marché des HLM (Av. Bamba, Dakar) – this is a great place to buy African fabrics (consisting of wax-dyed bazin, along with prints, embroidered cloth, chiffon, lace-like brocade, and other West African-style apparel). Footwear is widely sold here as well. Tourists come here to experience the feel and vibe of an open-air traditional market in […]
Palais Présidentiel (Ave.Léopold Senghor, Dakar) – this neo-classical mansion, inaugurated in 1907 was once the official residence of the Governor General of French West Africa, and became the residence of independent Senegal’s head of state — from Léopold Senghor (1960-1980), to Abdou Diouf (1980-2000), Abdoulay Wade (2000-2012) and current president Macy Sall (since 2012).
Place des Tirailleurs (Dakar) — this is a square featuring a statue dedicated to African history, especially to the Senegalese soldiers who participated in World War I and in the construction of Dakar’s railway station. The statue of French soldier Dupont and French West African rifleman Demba (executed in bronze by French sculptor Paul Ducuing […]