All Places in Dakar

Despite a fraught and controversial history this African island holds a powerful monument to the tragedy of the slave trade.

Over 4,700 miles of trees being planted to hold back the desert.

This giant statue is the product of a mixture of corruption, Stalinist architecture, and North Korean manpower.

A smoky doorway in Dakar leads to one of the city’s great communal eating experiences.

Dakar is home to one of the oldest African art institutions in West Africa.

This tiny, tranquil Senegalese island serves as a powerful symbol of the Atlantic slave trade.

This unique religious structure is an architectural gem with arresting ocean views.

This abandoned bunker looks out over the Atlantic from its clifftop perch.

This Dakar museum exhibits artworks and artifacts honoring the daily lives of Senegalese women.

This beach in Senegal marks the westernmost point on the African continent.