Almadies Arrondissement, Dakar

Name: Almadies Arrondissement
Address: Dakar, Senegal

#53 among attractions in Dakar

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Almadies Arrondissement is an arrondissement of the Dakar Department in the Dakar Region of Senegal. Almadies is considered the most upmarket residential neighbourhood in Central & Western Africa and it holds the residences of numerous foreign Ambassadors and expatriates. It is also considered one of the most expensive and premiere neighbourhoods in Africa. It also holds numerous Embassies and agencies of the UN. ()

Local name: Arrondissement des Almadies Area: 11.58 mi²Coordinates: 14°46'1"N, 17°28'1"W

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Dakar Senegal

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Almadies Arrondissement – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Stade Léopold Sédar Senghor, Mosque of Divinity, African Renaissance Monument, Les Mamelles Lighthouse.

1.7 miSE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Stade Léopold Sédar Senghor, Dakar
44 min walk • Stade Léopold Sédar Senghor stands as a prominent sports venue in the bustling city of Dakar, Senegal. Named after the esteemed first president of Senegal, poet and philosopher Léopold Sédar Senghor, the stadium is imbued with symbolic significance and is a hub of...
3.9 miSW
Mosque
Mosque of Divinity, Dakar
99 min walk • Rising gracefully against the coastal skyline of Dakar, Senegal, the Mosque of Divinity is a beacon of spiritual magnificence and architectural wonder. Completed in 1997, this sacred edifice stands as a testament to contemporary Islamic architecture and Senegalese...
3.6 miSW
Africa's tallest statue, made of bronze
African Renaissance Monument, Dakar
93 min walk • Rising majestically over the skyline of Dakar, Senegal, the African Renaissance Monument stands as a towering testament to the enduring spirit and cultural resurgence of the African continent. This colossal bronze statue, inaugurated in 2010, represents not just...
3.8 miSW
Lighthouse, Historical place, Vernacular architecture
Les Mamelles Lighthouse, Dakar
97 min walk • Perched atop the rugged cliffs of the Cape Verde Peninsula, Les Mamelles Lighthouse stands as a beacon of maritime guidance in the bustling city of Dakar, Senegal. This sentinel of the sea, with its unmistakable cylindrical shape, has been a navigational aid since it...
5.1 miS
14°41'38"N • 17°28'29"W
Sea Plaza Shopping Mall, Dakar
130 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre
~170 ftSE
Area
Yoff, Dakar
1 min walk • Nestled on the northwestern edge of Dakar, Senegal, lies Yoff, a traditional Lebou village that has grown into a vibrant suburb. Yoff is renowned for its expansive beach, a stretch of golden sands that beckons locals and tourists alike to its serene shores.
3.6 miSE
Aquarium, Zoo
Hann Park and Zoo, Dakar
91 min walk • The Forestry and Zoological Park of Hann is a nature reserve in Senegal located in Dakar, in the district of Hann Bel-Air.
3 miSW
Museum
Musée Boribana, Dakar
77 min walk • Nestled in the vibrant city of Dakar, Senegal, the Musée Boribana stands as a beacon of African art and culture. This contemporary art museum, which opened its doors in 1997, is the first private museum dedicated to contemporary art in Senegal.
4.3 miS
Neighbourhood
Grand Dakar, Dakar
111 min walk • Grand Dakar is a commune d'arrondissement of the city of Dakar, Senegal.
3.9 miS
Football, Sport venue, Sport
Stade Demba Diop, Dakar
100 min walk • Stade Demba Diop is a multi-use stadium in greater Dakar, Senegal. It is situated on Boulevard Président Habib Bourguiba in Sicap-Liberté, an urban arrondissement of Dakar. Several football clubs use this stadium for their home games.
3.9 miS
Sport venue, Sport
Stadium Marius Ndiaye, Dakar
100 min walk • Marius Ndiaye stadium is an indoor arena in Dakar, Senegal, used primarily for basketball. The arena was home to the FIBA Africa Championship for Women 2007 in September 2007. It was also used to host the 29th FIBA Africa Basketball Championship in 2017.