Faidherbe Bridge, Saint-Louis

Name: Faidherbe Bridge
Address: Saint-Louis, Senegal

#3 among attractions in Saint-Louis

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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. ()

Local name: Pont Faidherbe Coordinates: 16°1'60"N, 16°30'0"W

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Saint-Louis Senegal

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Faidherbe Bridge – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

0.7 miSW
Church
St. Louis Cathedral, Saint-Louis
17 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 miS
16°1'33"N • 16°30'4"W
Pont Faidherbe, Saint-Louis
14 min walk • Bridge
5.5 miNE
Universities and schools
Gaston Berger University
141 min walk • Gaston Berger University, or L'Université Gaston Berger, located some 12 km outside Saint-Louis, was the second university established in Senegal.
0.9 miSE
Sport, Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue
Stade de Linguère, Saint-Louis
22 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.