Camp Boiro, Conakry

Name: Camp Boiro
Address: Conakry, Guinea

#12 among attractions in Conakry

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Facts and practical information

Camp Boiro or Camp Mamadou Boiro is a defunct Guinean concentration camp within Conakry city. During the regime of President Ahmed Sékou Touré, thousands of political opponents were imprisoned at the camp. It has been estimated that almost 5,000 people were executed or died from torture or starvation at the camp. According to other estimates, the number of victims was ten times higher: 50,000. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 9°32'13"N, 13°41'8"W

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Camp Boiro – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Palais du Peuple, Grand Mosque of Conakry, Monument du 22 Novembre 1970, 8 November Bridge.

1.3 miSW
Palace
Palais du Peuple, Conakry
33 min walk • The Palais du Peuple is a venue for important events in Conakry, Guinea. In 2008, the building underwent serious renovations prior to celebrations for Guinea's 50th anniversary of independence.
~1490 ftS
Mosque
Grand Mosque of Conakry, Conakry
8 min walk • The Conakry Grand Mosque is a mosque in Conakry, Guinea, located east of the Conakry Botanical Garden and beside the Donka Hospital. The mosque was built under Ahmed Sékou Touré with funding from King Fahd of Saudi Arabia. It opened in 1982. It is the fourth largest mosque in Africa and the largest in Sub-Saharan Africa.
1.1 miS
Memorial
Monument du 22 Novembre 1970, Conakry
29 min walk • The Monument du 22 Novembre 1970 is a monument in Conakry, Guinea that celebrates the defeat of the attempted coup led by Portuguese troops in 1970, named Operation Green Sea. On 21 November 1970 a group of Portuguese troops assisted by Guinean fighters invaded Conakry from the sea in an attempt to overthrow the Touré regime.
0.8 miS
Bridge
8 November Bridge, Conakry
21 min walk • The 8 November Bridge is a bridge in Conakry, Guinea. It has strategic significance, given that the bridge cuts the Central Business District off from the rest of the city. During coups the bridge has played an important role. The bridge was built in the 1960s and demolished on 10 March 2012.
1.1 miNE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Stade du 28 Septembre, Conakry
27 min walk • Stade du 28 Septembre is a multi-purpose stadium in Conakry, Guinea. It is currently used mostly for football matches. The stadium has a capacity of 25,000 people.
0.7 miNE
Universities and schools
Gamal Abdel Nasser University of Conakry, Conakry
20 min walk • Gamal Abdel Nasser University of Conakry, is the largest university in Guinea and located in Dixinn Commune, Conakry, the Guinean capital. The name is generally shortened to the University of Conakry.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Camp Boiro?

Nearby attractions include Grand Mosque of Conakry, Conakry (8 min walk), Gamal Abdel Nasser University of Conakry, Conakry (20 min walk), 8 November Bridge, Conakry (21 min walk).

How to get to Camp Boiro by public transport?

The nearest stations to Camp Boiro:

Bus

Donka Autoroute (9 min walk)
Sig Madina (19 min walk)

Train

Coléah (10 min walk)

Camp Boiro, Conakry

Facts and practical information

Conakry plan & book

Camp Boiro – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Palais du Peuple, Conakry

Grand Mosque of Conakry, Conakry

Monument du 22 Novembre 1970, Conakry

8 November Bridge, Conakry

Stade du 28 Septembre, Conakry

Gamal Abdel Nasser University of Conakry, Conakry

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Camp Boiro?

How to get to Camp Boiro by public transport?