Pont Faidherbe, Saint-Louis

#2 among attractions in Saint-Louis

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Pont Faidherbe is a place located in Saint-Louis (Saint-Louis region) and belongs to the category of bridge.

It is situated at an altitude of 0 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 16°1'33"N latitude and 16°30'4"W longitude.

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: St. Louis Cathedral (church, 6 min walk), Faidherbe Bridge (bridge, 14 min walk), Stade de Linguère (sport, 15 min walk).

Coordinates: 16°1'33"N, 16°30'4"W

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Saint-Louis Senegal

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Nearby attractions include: St. Louis Cathedral, Faidherbe Bridge, Gaston Berger University, Stade de Linguère.

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Church
St. Louis Cathedral, Saint-Louis
6 min walk • The St. Louis Cathedral, a beacon of spirituality and historical significance, stands proudly in the heart of Saint-Louis, Senegal. This church, an emblem of the city's colonial past, serves not only as a place of worship but also as a testament to the architectural...
0.5 miN
Bridge
Faidherbe Bridge, Saint-Louis
14 min walk • Faidherbe Bridge is a road bridge over the Senegal River which links the island of the city of Saint-Louis in Senegal to the African mainland. The metal bridge is 507.35 m long and 10.5 m wide, weighing 1,500 t. It has eight spans, of which the longest five are 78.26 m. Until the 19th century, access to the island was made through boats.
5.8 miNE
Universities and schools
Gaston Berger University
148 min walk • Gaston Berger University, or L'Université Gaston Berger, located some 12 km outside Saint-Louis, was the second university established in Senegal.
0.6 miE
Sport, Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue
Stade de Linguère, Saint-Louis
15 min walk • Stade de Linguère, better known as Stade Mawade Wade is a multi-use stadium in Saint-Louis, Senegal. It is currently used mostly for football matches and serves as a home ground of ASC Linguère of the Senegal Premier League. It is also home to another club known as Saint-Louis FC The stadium holds 8,000 spectators.