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House of Slaves
Historical Museum of Senegal
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Primature
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cultural heritageGorée, Dakar

Gorée

monument historique in SenegalHeritage of Portuguese Influence
Typecultural heritage
Built–
Best monthsJan–Feb · Mayweather in Gorée
14.67° N, 17.40° WUTC+0 · Greenwich Mean Time
When to goGorée · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec52October
Best timeJan–Feb · May
October: high / low29° / 27°
iAbout

Gorée in brief

Gorée is a cultural heritage in Gorée, Dakar, Senegal.

It holds the designations monument historique in Senegal, Heritage of Portuguese Influence and World Heritage Site.

For a visit, the weather in Gorée is best in January, February and May; in October afternoons average 29°.

Gorée: weather and travel guide

Facts

Type
cultural heritage
Designation
monument historique in Senegal
Heritage of Portuguese Influence
World Heritage Site
Nearest town
Gorée
Region
Dakar
Coordinates
14.66694, -17.39833
iiLocation

Where to find it

iiiWhen to visit

Weather in Gorée

Climate guide

Month score for sightseeing

Best Jan–Feb · May
97
Jan
96
Feb
95
Mar
95
Apr
98
May
79
Jun
55
Jul
48
Aug
48
Sep
52
Oct
82
Nov
91
Dec
ivNearby

More heritage close by

All monuments in Senegal
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Church of Saint Charles Borromee (Goree)

under 100 m E
part of UNESCO World Heritage Site
Church of Saint Charles Borromee (Goree)
House of Slaves
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House of Slaves

0.1 km NE
Heritage of Portuguese Influence
House of Slaves
Historical Museum of Senegal
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Historical Museum of Senegal

0.4 km N
Heritage of Portuguese Influence
Historical Museum of Senegal
Primature
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Primature

3.8 km W
monument historique in Senegal
Primature
Dakar station
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Dakar station

3.9 km W
monument historique in Senegal
Dakar station
Our Lady of Victories Cathedral, Dakar
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Our Lady of Victories Cathedral, Dakar

4.3 km W
monument historique in Senegal
Our Lady of Victories Cathedral, Dakar
Around here

Gorée and around

Gorée
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Gorée

Dakar · Senegal
Jan–Feb · Maybest months
28°July high
–altitude
Gorée

Nature

Îles des Madeleines National Park
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7.9 km W

Îles des Madeleines National Park

National park
Îles des Madeleines National Park
Magdalen Islands
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8.0 km W

Magdalen Islands

Island
Magdalen Islands
Voile d'Or Beach
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4.3 km NW

Voile d'Or Beach

Beach
Voile d'Or Beach

Mountains

Deux Mamelles
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13 km NW

Deux Mamelles

105 m
Deux Mamelles

Heritage

House of Slaves
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0.2 km E

House of Slaves

Heritage of Portuguese Influence · 1776
House of Slaves
Historical Museum of Senegal
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0.3 km N

Historical Museum of Senegal

Heritage of Portuguese Influence
Historical Museum of Senegal
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0.2 km SE

Church of Saint Charles Borromee (Goree)

part of UNESCO World Heritage Site · 1830
Church of Saint Charles Borromee (Goree)

Museums

Musée de la Mer
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0.1 km W

Musée de la Mer

Musée de la Mer
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3.0 km W

Galerie Arte

1996
Galerie Arte
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3.3 km W

Galerie nationale d'Art

1983
Galerie nationale d'Art