Fort de Médine

#16 among destinations in Mali

Forts and castles

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Facts and practical information

The Siege of Fort Medina took place in 1857 at Médine, on the left bank of the Senegal River in present-day Mali. The Toucouleur forces of Omar Saidou Tall unsuccessfully besieged native and French colonial troops commanded by Paul Holle. After 97 days of siege, a relief force under French Governor Louis Faidherbe lifted the siege and forced the Toucouleur army to retreat. ()

Local name: Siège du fort de Médine Coordinates: 14°22'37"N, 11°22'6"W

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KayesMali

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Day trips

Fort de Médine – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Félou Falls, Stade Abdoulaye Nakoro Cissoko.

2.2 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Waterfall
Félou Falls, Kayes
57 min walk • The Félou Falls are located on the Sénégal River 15 kilometres upstream of Kayes in western Mali. The river tumbles 13 metres down an irregular series of rocky steps. The waterfalls mark the furthest point from the mouth of the river that can be reached by boat.
6.3 miNW
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport
Stade Abdoulaye Nakoro Cissoko, Kayes
160 min walk • Stade Abdoulaye Makoro Cissoko is a multi-use stadium in Kayes, Mali. It is currently used mostly for football matches. It serves as a home ground of AS Sigui. It also hosted some matches for the 2002 African Cup of Nations. The stadium holds 30,000 people and was opened in 2001.

Fort de Médine

Facts and practical information

Fort de Médine – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Félou Falls, Kayes

Stade Abdoulaye Nakoro Cissoko, Kayes