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Nearest 5 top hotels

Coconut Residence 155.28km 96.49miles
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Reids Palace 1997.86km 1241.41miles
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Vila Joya 657.23km 408.38miles
M.B. 1506.22km 935.92miles
Restaurant Apicius 2512.42km 1561.15miles
Bo.Tic 2512.42km 1561.15miles
Bon Appétit 2512.42km 1561.15miles

Nearest 5 top sights

Island of Saint-Louis 179.11km 111.29miles
James Island and Related Sites 187.61km 116.58miles
Stone Circles of Senegambia 229.59km 142.66miles
Djoudj National Bird Sanctuary 242.74km 150.83miles
Niokolo-Koba National Park 535.68km 332.86miles
Island of Gorée
Island of Gorée

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Unesco World Heritage

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Cape Verde Region, Senegal

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The island of Gorée lies off the coast of Senegal, opposite Dakar. From the 15th to the 19th century, it was the largest slave-trading centre on the African coast. Ruled in succession by the Portuguese, Dutch, English and French, its architecture is characterized by the contrast between the grim slave-quarters and the elegant houses of the slave traders. Today it continues to serve as a reminder of human exploitation and as a sanctuary for reconciliation.

UNESCO verified World Heritage Property

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