Ile de Goree Travel Guide

The largest slave-trading center on the African coast from the 15th through the 19th century.

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.

Ile de Goree travel guide by Unesco is this text outdated?

Latest Reviews for Ile de Goree

Be the first to write a review:

 You are currently not logged in. Login or register to write a review.