Cheikh Oumar Foutiyou Tall Mosque, Dakar

Cheikh Oumar Foutiyou Tall Mosque is a relatively young mosque, located in front of Porte du Troisième millénaire statue in Dakar. The mosque features modern Islamic architecture and is considered a refreshing landmark among Dakar's beauties.

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Sight Name: Cheikh Oumar Foutiyou Tall Mosque
Sight Location: Dakar, Senegal (See walking tours in Dakar)
Sight Type: Religious
Guide(s) Containing This Sight:

Dakar Introduction Walking Tour II

Walking Tours in Dakar, Senegal

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Dakar Introduction Walking Tour II

The city of Dakar, capital of Senegal, is a home to many notable sights, most of which are clustered in the Downtown area, including religious sites, such as the Grand Mosque with its towering minaret; a number of museums, including Dakar's largest Musée Théodore Monod displaying cultural artifacts illustrating diversity of Senegalese traditions and history; and more. On this walking tour... view more

Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 4.0 Km or 2.5 Miles

Dakar Introduction Walking Tour I

The city of Dakar, capital of Senegal, is a home to many notable sights, most of which are clustered in the Downtown area, including government buildings, art galleries, historic squares and a railway station. On this walking tour you have a chance to explore some of the top attractions of Downtown Dakar.

Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.9 Km or 1.2 Miles