Gaston Berger University

#17 among destinations in Senegal

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Gaston Berger University, or L'Université Gaston Berger, located some 12 km outside Saint-Louis, was the second university established in Senegal. Originally the University of Saint-Louis, it was renamed for Gaston Berger, an important French-Senegalese philosopher, on December 4, 1996. ()

Local name: Université Gaston-Berger Coordinates: 16°3'51"N, 16°25'24"W

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Saint-LouisSenegal

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Gaston Berger University – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: St. Louis Cathedral, Pont Faidherbe, Faidherbe Bridge, Stade de Linguère.

6 miSW
Church
St. Louis Cathedral, Saint-Louis
154 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...
5.8 miSW
16°1'33"N • 16°30'4"W
Pont Faidherbe, Saint-Louis
148 min walk • Bridge
5.5 miSW
Bridge
Faidherbe Bridge, Saint-Louis
141 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.
5.4 miSW
Sport, Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue
Stade de Linguère, Saint-Louis
139 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.

Gaston Berger University

Facts and practical information

Gaston Berger University – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

St. Louis Cathedral, Saint-Louis

Pont Faidherbe, Saint-Louis

Faidherbe Bridge, Saint-Louis

Stade de Linguère, Saint-Louis