Denton Bridge, Banjul

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Denton Bridge is a prominent bridge in The Gambia that connects the capital city of Banjul, located on St. Mary's Island, to the mainland. Named after Sir George Chardin Denton, the former Governor of Gambia, the bridge has a span of 210 m and crosses over the Tanbi Wetland Complex. The bridge is a girder bridge that opened in 1986 and is the sole roadway connecting the mainland to Banjul, with the only other method of entrance being a ferry from Barra. ()

Coordinates: 13°28'4"N, 16°37'41"W

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Denton Bridge – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Albert Market, Kachikally Crocodile Pool, Arch 22, National Museum.

3.9 miE
Shopping, Market
Albert Market, Banjul
100 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Banjul, the vibrant Albert Market is a bustling hub of commerce and culture in The Gambia's capital city. Established during the colonial era, this market is not just a place for buying and selling goods, but a sensory experience that...
3.1 miW
Nature and wildlife, Park, Museum
Kachikally Crocodile Pool, Serekunda
79 min walk • The Kachikally crocodile pool is located in the heart of Bakau, Gambia, about 10 miles from the capital Banjul. It is one of three sacred crocodile pools used as sites for fertility rituals.
3.1 miE
Arch
Arch 22, Banjul
80 min walk • Arch 22 is a prominent landmark in the city of Banjul, the capital of The Gambia, and serves as a historical symbol of the country's military coup in 1994. This towering arch, which stands at an impressive height of 35 meters, was constructed in 1996 to commemorate the...
3.6 miE
Exhibits on Gambia's history and culture
National Museum, Banjul
92 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Banjul, the vibrant capital city of The Gambia, the National Museum stands as a repository of the nation's heritage and culture. This museum, though modest in size, offers a profound glimpse into the rich tapestry of Gambian history, art,...
3.8 miE
Church
Our Lady of the Assumption Cathedral, Banjul
97 min walk • 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.
3.9 miW
Mosque
Pipeline Mosque, Serekunda
100 min walk • The Pipeline Mosque is the main mosque of Serekunda, The Gambia.
3.2 miW
Area
Kanifing District, Serekunda
82 min walk • Kanifing is a town in the Gambia, and lies immediately west of the capital city of Banjul. The Kanifing Local Government Area has the largest population of any of the administrative districts in Gambia.
4.6 miW
Neighbourhood
Fajara, Serekunda
117 min walk • Fajara is a coastal suburb of Bakau in the Gambia. It is home to Isatou Njie-Saidy, a former Vice-President of the Gambia, the former US Ambassador, and formerly the home town of the late Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara, a former Prime Minister of the Gambia and the first President of the Gambia.
3.8 miW
Town, Area
Bakau, Serekunda
97 min walk • Bakau is a town on the Atlantic coast of Gambia, west of Gambia's capital city of Banjul. It is known for its botanical gardens, its crocodile pool Bakau Kachikally and for the beaches at Cape Point. Bakau is the first major suburb outside Banjul and the most developed town in the Gambia.
3 miE
Library
National Library of The Gambia, Banjul
76 min walk • The National Library of The Gambia is located in Banjul, Gambia. The library was originally operated by the British Council till 1946 and was renamed to the National Library of The Gambia by 1971. The library is maintained and administered by The Gambia National Library Services Authority.
3.6 miS
Area
Tanbi Wetland Complex, Serekunda
93 min walk • Tanbi Wetland Complex is a wetland reserve in the Gambia outside of Banjul which was established in 2001.