Dakar

Atlantic capital of art and music

Curated by Vinod Kumar Jain & Amit Jain · All Frontier Global · free, no login · reviewed 2026-07-05

Things to do

Gorée Island · Historic site

A UNESCO island of pastel colonial houses and a sobering House of Slaves. Best: Nov–May

African Renaissance Monument · Landmark

A colossal bronze statue on a hill above the Atlantic, taller than Liberty. Best: Nov–May

IFAN Museum of African Arts · Museum

One of West Africa's oldest museums, of masks and regional art. Best: Year-round

Lake Retba (Lac Rose) · Natural landmark

A pink salt lake worked by salt collectors, on the coast near the city. Best: Nov–May

Musée de l'Ifan at IFAN · Museum

Premier West African ethnographic museum housing masks, textiles, and cultural artifacts. Best: Year-round

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