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Arch 22, Albert Market & Banjul's City Centre

Arch 22 marks the spot where Yahya Jammeh's coup began in 1994 — below it, the Albert Market is West Africa's most manageable capital market, and Banjul's compact colonial streets are easily walkable

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Arch 22 panoramic view
The 35 meter long concrete arch built in 1996 commemorates the military coup of 1994 – the roof museum provides a panoramic view of the mouth of the Gambia River and the Atlantic Ocean
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Albert Market Food and Crafts
Banjul's central market is small by West African standards — which makes it pleasantly navigable; batik fabric, kora instruments and traditional Gambian peanut paste all available
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Banjul Central Mosque
The Friday Mosque near Albert Market dominates the city skyline – the Muslim majority of The Gambia is expressed in the call to prayer that rings across Banjul five times daily
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July 22 Square
The central square renamed by Jammeh after his coup – its monuments and public art reflect Gambia's turbulent recent political history of 22 years of authoritarian rule
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MacCarthy Square Historic Gardens
The colonial-era Garden Square in the heart of Banjul retains its Victorian layout - a peaceful green space surrounded by colonial government buildings
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Banjul Walking Tour
The entire center of Banjul can be walked in 90 minutes — the compact scale of Africa's smallest capital is part of its charm; no two points more than 20 minutes apart on foot