Loropéni

#23 among destinations in Burkina Faso

Town, Unesco

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Loropéni is a market town in southern Burkina Faso, lying about 40 kilometres west of Gaoua. Nearby are the medieval stone ruins of Loropéni, added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2009. These ruins of a fortress, which date back at least a thousand years, are the country's first World Heritage site. ()

Alternative names: Area: 1.07 mi²Coordinates: 10°18'0"N, 3°31'48"W

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Sud-OuestBurkina Faso

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Loropéni – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Ruins of Loropéni.

2.4 miW
, Archaeological site
Ruins of Loropéni
60 min walk • The ruins of Loropéni are a medieval heritage site near the town of Loropéni in southern Burkina Faso. They were added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2009. These ruins are the country's first World Heritage site.