Bamako: Sightseeing
Places and attractions in the Sightseeing category
National Museum of Mali
The National Museum of Malí is an archaeological and anthropological museum located in Bamako, the capital of Mali. It presents permanent and temporary exhibits on the history of Mali, as well as the musical instruments, dress, and ritual objects associated with Mali's various ethnic groups.
Palais de la Culture Amadou Hampaté Ba
The Palais de la culture Amadou Hampaté Ba is the national performing arts centre for Mali, located in the capitol Bamako. Founded in 1976, the PCAHB is a public establishment, supported by the state for the preservation of traditional means of artistic expression.
Muso Kunda Museum of Women
The Muso Kunda Women's Museum, established in 1995, is an institution dedicated to showcasing and promote the cause of women in Mali. The Museum was founded by Malian feminist and historian Adame Ba Konaré in Bomako.
Kati
Kati is an urban commune and the largest town in Mali's Koulikoro Region. The town is situated 15 km northwest of Bamako, Mali's capital, on the Dakar-Niger Railway. In the 2009 census, the commune had a population of 114,983.
Sacred Heart Cathedral
The Sacred Heart Cathedral is located in Bamako, the capital of Mali it serves as the cathedral of the Archdiocese of Bamako.
Grand Mosque of Bamako
Religious landmark with large minarets Bamako Grand Mosque is a mosque in the city centre of Bamako, Mali. Built on the site of a pre-colonial mud-brick mosque, the current mosque was built through funding from the Saudi Arabian government at the end of the 1970s.
Martyrs Bridge
The Martyrs Bridge of Bamako, Mali connects the older sections of the city to its suburbs on the south shore of the Niger River. One of three road bridges across the Niger at Bamako, it is also known as the "Old Bridge".
King Fahd Bridge
The King Fahd Bridge of Bamako, Mali connects the older sections of the Malian capital to its broad suburbs on the south shore of the Niger River. One of three road bridges across the Niger at Bamako, it is also known as the "New Bridge".
Pavillon des Sports Modibo Keita
Pavillon des sports Modibo Keita is an indoor sporting arena located in Bamako, Mali. The stadium hosted the finals of the 2009 Mali Handball Cup on August 11, 2009. The event was attended by Amadou Toumani Touré, President of the Republic of Mali.
National Library of Mali
The National Library of Mali is located in Bamako, Mali. In 1938, the Institut Français d’Afrique Noire was established to study the language, history, and culture of the peoples under French colonial rule in Africa.
Patrice Lumumba Square
Patrice Lumumba Square is a large central plaza in Bamako, the capital and largest city of Mali. The square has a life-size statue of its namesake, the Congolese independence leader Patrice Lumumba, a park with fountains, and a flag display.
MiG-21
The Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21 is a supersonic jet fighter and interceptor aircraft, designed by the Mikoyan-Gurevich Design Bureau in the Soviet Union.
BCEAO Tower
The BCEAO Tower is a building in Bamako, Mali. At 20 stories and 80m high, it is the tallest building in the West African region. It sits on the north bank of the Niger River in the center of the City of Bamako.
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Region: Bamako