Palais de la Culture Amadou Hampaté Ba, Bamako

#2 among attractions in Bamako

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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. It is directed by the Direction Nationale des Arts et de la Culture of Mali, an arm of the Ministry of Culture, and is home to a number of Malian national institutions, including the Mali Centre of the International Theatre Institute, the National Theatre, the National Orchestra, the National Ballet Company, and the National Institute of the Arts. The current Palace of Culture was constructed in 1996. It is named for the famed Malian novelist and national hero Amadou Hampaté Ba. Its current director is Madame Haïdara Aminata Sy, named March 2008. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 12°37'28"N, 7°59'26"W

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Palais de la Culture Amadou Hampaté Ba – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: National Museum of Mali, Muso Kunda Museum of Women, Grand Mosque of Bamako, Martyrs Bridge.

2.4 miN
Specialty museum, Museum
National Museum of Mali, Bamako
62 min walk • 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.
3.9 miNE
Museum
Muso Kunda Museum of Women, Bamako
101 min walk • 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.
1.6 miN
Religious landmark with large minarets
Grand Mosque of Bamako, Bamako
40 min walk • 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.
0.4 miN
Bridge
Martyrs Bridge, Bamako
11 min walk • 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".
1 miW
Bridge
King Fahd Bridge, Bamako
25 min walk • 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".
2.9 miN
12°39'53"N • 8°0'1"W
Bamako Zoo, Bamako
74 min walk • Aquarium
1.8 miW
Library
National Library of Mali, Bamako
45 min walk • 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.
4.7 miE
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport
Stade du 26 Mars, Bamako
120 min walk • Stade du 26 Mars is located in the southern neighborhoods of Bamako, Mali. It serves as a home ground for domestic football club Stade Malien and is the national stadium. It has a capacity of 50,000 as an all-seater stadium.
0.8 miNW
Bank
BCEAO Tower, Bamako
21 min walk • 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.
2.5 miN
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport
Stade Municipal de Bamako, Bamako
63 min walk • Stade Municipal de Bamako is located in Bamako, Mali. It is used mostly for football and serves as the home stadium of AS Bamako.
2.4 miN
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport
Stade Modibo Kéïta, Bamako
63 min walk • Stade Modibo Keïta is a multi-purpose stadium in Bamako, Mali. It is currently used mostly for football matches, serving as a home ground for AS Real Bamako and, occasionally, the national team.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Palais de la Culture Amadou Hampaté Ba?

Nearby attractions include Martyrs Bridge, Bamako (11 min walk), BCEAO Tower, Bamako (21 min walk).

How to get to Palais de la Culture Amadou Hampaté Ba by public transport?

The nearest stations to Palais de la Culture Amadou Hampaté Ba:

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Palais Da • Lines: 104, 29, 31, 37, 53, 55, 58, 59, 61, 64, 67, 69, 91, 92, 93, 94, 95, 97 (3 min walk)
Badalabougou Pont Da • Lines: 104, 29, 37, 57, 91, 93, 94, 95, 97 (4 min walk)