Palace of the Kings Bell, Douala

Name: Palace of the Kings Bell
Address: Douala, Cameroon

#1 among attractions in Douala

Forts and castles, Top attraction

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The Palace of the Kings Bell situated in Douala is a building constructed in 1905 by the Germans for King Auguste Manga Ndumbe. The building is also known as La Pagode; this name comes from the French writer Louis-Ferdinand Céline, who remained in Douala in 1916-17, who calls it such in his famous novel Voyage au bout de la nuit. ()

Alternative names: Completed: 1905 (119 years ago)Coordinates: 4°2'36"N, 9°41'14"E

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Douala Cameroon

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Palace of the Kings Bell – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Doual'art, Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul, Chamber of Commerce, Stade Akwa.

~70 ftN
Museum
Doual'art, Douala
1 min walk • doual'art is a non profit cultural organisation and art centre founded in 1991 in Douala, Cameroon and focussed on new urban practices of African cities.
0.4 miE
Church, Architecture, Sacred and religious sites
Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul, Douala
10 min walk • The Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul - situated in Douala, Cameroon - is the cathedral of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Douala and dedicated to St Peter and St Paul.
~730 ftNW
Art Nouveau architecture
Chamber of Commerce, Douala
4 min walk • The Chamber of Commerce in Douala, Cameroon is a building constructed between 1927 and 1928 under the French mandate, under the umbrella of the League of Nations. This building is in a late Art Nouveau architectural style.
0.5 miE
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport
Stade Akwa, Douala
13 min walk • Stade Samuel Mbappé Léppé formally Stade Akwa is a multi-use stadium in Douala, Cameroon. It is currently used mostly for football matches. It serves as a home ground of Kadji Sports Academy. The stadium holds 4,000 people. Its namesake is Samuel Mbappé Léppé.
~240 ftW
Colonial architecture
Former palace of Justice of Douala, Douala
2 min walk • The former Palace of Justice of Douala situated in Douala is a building originally constructed between 1930-31 under the French Mandate. In 2000 the building was extended with two additional wings in a project initiated by the Department of Justice.

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Which popular attractions are close to Palace of the Kings Bell?

Nearby attractions include Doual'art, Douala (1 min walk), Former palace of Justice of Douala, Douala (2 min walk), Chamber of Commerce, Douala (4 min walk), Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul, Douala (10 min walk).

How to get to Palace of the Kings Bell by public transport?

The nearest stations to Palace of the Kings Bell:

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Gare Routière Touristique (25 min walk)
Finexs voyage (27 min walk)

Palace of the Kings Bell, Douala

Facts and practical information

Palace of the Kings Bell – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Doual'art, Douala

Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul, Douala

Chamber of Commerce, Douala

Stade Akwa, Douala

Former palace of Justice of Douala, Douala

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Palace of the Kings Bell?

How to get to Palace of the Kings Bell by public transport?