Gorée Island
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A tiny, tranquil Senegalese island serving as a powerful symbol of the Atlantic slave trade and a UNESCO World Heritage site.

📜 Peaceful 45-acre island, UNESCO World Heritage site and sanctuary for reconciliation.
🔍 Historically a major slave-trading center, now a memorial.

Why Go

🏛️ Visit the House of Slaves museum, an emotional memorial to the transatlantic slave trade.
🚶 Explore quiet cobbled streets with pastel-colored houses and no cars.
🏰 See colonial-era forts and various museums.

Why Avoid

🏨 Limited accommodation, most visitors come for a day trip.

Tips

⛴️ Ferries depart frequently from Dakar, 20-minute ride from Dakar's main harbor.

Cost

💰 Tourist tax CFA600 (approx. $1 US), same for House of Slaves entrance fee.

📍 Location Located about 1.2 miles from Dakar's main harbor.

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