Freetown: Sightseeing
Places and attractions in the Sightseeing category
Freetown Central Mosque
The Freetown Central Mosque stands as a beacon of spiritual significance in the bustling city of Freetown, Sierra Leone. This mosque serves as a central hub for the Islamic community in the city, offering a place of worship, gathering, and spiritual learning.
Sierra Leone National Museum
Nestled in the heart of Freetown, the Sierra Leone National Museum stands as a custodian of the nation's cultural heritage and history. Established in 1957, just before the country gained independence, the museum serves as a repository of Sierra Leone’s rich...
Cotton Tree
The Cotton Tree is an iconic landmark situated in the heart of Freetown, Sierra Leone. This colossal tree stands as a historical beacon and a symbol of freedom for the people of Sierra Leone. It is not just any tree; it is an emblematic sentinel that has witnessed the...
Sacred Heart Cathedral
Sacred Heart Cathedral stands as a beacon of faith in the bustling city of Freetown, Sierra Leone. This prominent church serves not only as a spiritual center for the Catholic community but also as a historical landmark within the capital city.
Circular Road Cemetery
Nestled in the heart of Freetown, Sierra Leone, the Circular Road Cemetery stands as a solemn and historical landmark. This resting place is a testament to the city's rich and complex history, encapsulating memories of the past within its quiet confines.
St. George’s Cathedral
St. George's Cathedral stands as a beacon of faith and history in the bustling city of Freetown, Sierra Leone. This Anglican Cathedral, a spiritual and architectural landmark, has been a place of worship and solace for the local community since its consecration.
Sierra Leone National Railway Museum
The Sierra Leone National Railway Museum, nestled in the bustling city of Freetown, offers a unique glimpse into the rich rail heritage of this West African nation. This museum, a hidden gem for history enthusiasts and railway aficionados alike, is dedicated...
Freetown Memorial
The Freetown Memorial stands as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made during the world wars, located in the heart of Freetown, the capital city of Sierra Leone. This historical monument is dedicated to the memory of Sierra Leonean soldiers who fought and died in...
St. John's Maroon Church
St. John's Maroon Church, a historic emblem nestled in the heart of Freetown, Sierra Leone, stands as a testament to the city's rich cultural heritage and the resilience of its people. This church is not just a place of worship but also a symbol of freedom for the...
Race Course Cemetery
Race Course Cemetery, nestled in the bustling city of Freetown, Sierra Leone, stands as a solemn yet significant historical landmark. This cemetery, which has been a final resting place for many souls, spans across a considerable area and is enveloped by the city's...
State House
The State House is the official residence of the President of Sierra Leone. It is home to the offices of the president, senior presidential staff and associated aides. The State House is located at State Avenue, Tower Hill, in central Freetown.
Kabassa Lodge
Kabassa Lodge is the former residence of the President of Sierra Leone and currently belongs to the state of Sierra Leone. It is located on 25 acres at the summit of Juba Hill in Freetown, Sierra Leone.
Leicester Peak transmitting station
The Leicester Peak transmitting station is a broadcast transmitting station and communications relay station located near Freetown, Sierra Leone. The site is owned by the Sierra Leone Broadcasting Corporation the country's state broadcaster.
Queen Elizabeth II Quay
Queen Elizabeth II Quay, also known as QE II Quay and by residents as the Deep Water Quay, is a locality in Freetown, Sierra Leone.
Zion Methodist Church
Zion Methodist Church, Wilberforce Street is a historic Settler church established by the Nova Scotian Settlers in 1792 and the present building was constructed in the early to middle of the nineteenth century.
Sierra Leone House of Parliament
Sierra Leone House of Parliament is the meeting place of the Parliament of Sierra Leone, the legislative body of the Republic of Sierra Leone. It is located at Tower Hill in central Freetown, within the central business district in downtown Freetown. At the entrance of the House of Parliament is located the historic Martello Tower.
Fourah Bay College
Fourah Bay College is a public university in the neighbourhood of Mount Aureol in Freetown, Sierra Leone. Founded on 18 February 1827, it is the first western-style university built in Sub-Saharan Africa and, furthermore, the first university-level institution in Africa.
Ahmadiyya in Sierra Leone
The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community is the second-largest sect of Islam in Sierra Leone, behind only Sunni Islam. The earliest history of the Community in Sierra Leone dates back to the early period of the Second Caliphate, when at least six people are said to have conveyed their adherence to the faith.
State Lodge
The State Lodge is the official residence of the President of Sierra Leone and is located in the affluent neighborhood of Hill Station in the west end of Sierra Leone's capital Freetown.
Kissy
Kissy is a neighborhood on the eastern end of the capital Freetown in Sierra Leone. It is also home to numerous health services, including a United Methodist Church Health and Maternity ward as well as Kissy Mental Hospital.
Wilberforce
Wilberforce is a neighborhood in Freetown, Sierra Leone. It is home to the Wilberforce military barracks, one of the largest in the country and the main barracks of the Sierra Leone military.
Institute of Public Administration and Management
The Institute of Public Administration and Management is an institute of the University of Sierra Leone. It operates like other constituent colleges of the University of Sierra Leone, under the authority of the University Senate and the University Court.
Tagrin Point
Tagrin Point is the proposed location of a deep water port to replace the older and shallower port of Port Pepel in Sierra Leone. It would be connected to existing and new iron ore mined by an upgraded railway line converted to standard gauge.
Western Area Urban District
The Western Area Urban District is one of the 16 districts of Sierra Leone. It is by far the most populous district in the country with a population of 1,050,301 and is located in the Western Area of the country.
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