Discover 4 hidden attractions, cool sights, and unusual things to do in Banjul (The Gambia). Don't miss out on these must-see attractions: Albert Market, Arch 22, and National Museum. Also, be sure to include Our Lady of the Assumption Cathedral in your itinerary.
Below, you can find the list of the most amazing places you should visit in Banjul (Banjul).
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Albert Market
Market in Banjul, The Gambia. The Albert Market, formerly known officially as Royal Albert Market, is a street market in Banjul, The Gambia. Located on Liberation Avenue, the market was built in the mid-nineteenth century. It is named after Albert, Prince Consort, husband of Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, who controlled the Gambia during colonial times.[1]
Arch 22
Historical landmark in Banjul, The Gambia. Arch 22 is a commemorative arch on the road into Banjul in the Gambia. It was built in 1996 to mark the military coup d'état of July 22, 1994, through which Yahya Jammeh and his Armed Forces Provisional Ruling Council overthrew the democratically elected Gambian government.
The arch stands on the Banjul-Serrekunda Highway, near the traffic island at the intersection with Box Bar Road, Independence Drive, and Marina Parade. A statue of the "unknown soldier" can be seen near the base of the arch: the soldier has a rifle strapped to his back and carries a baby in one hand while signaling victory (making a V-sign) with the other.
Arch 22 is depicted on the back of the 100-dalasis banknote.[2]
National Museum
Exhibits on Gambia's history and culture. The National Museum of The Gambia is a Gambian cultural museum located in Banjul. It is home to historical documents and displays concerning the History of the Gambia.[3]
Address: Indipendence Drive, Banjul
Our Lady of the Assumption Cathedral
Cathedral in Banjul, The Gambia. The Our Lady of the Assumption Cathedral or simply Banjul Cathedral, is a Roman Catholic church located in Banjul the capital of the African country of Gambia.
It is located on Hagan Street, on the corner of Picton Street, which is the main street of the city. It is the slightly larger of the two cathedrals in the city (the other belonging to the Anglican Church). The church was built in the colonial era from 1913 to 1916 when Gambia was a British colony. The status of the building change over time first in 1951 was chosen to host the apostolic prefecture and then became a cathedral when the then Bathurst, in 1957 became diocese. Since then, the cathedral has been the seat of the Diocese of Banjul.
On his journey through Senegal, Gambia and Guinea, Pope John Paul II visited the Cathedral on February 23, 1992.[4]
Address: Daniel Goddard St, Banjul