Kaloum Peninsula: Conakry's Colonial Heart & Atlantic Views
Conakry occupies the narrow Kaloum peninsula jutting into the Atlantic — the historic colonial quarter has the Grande Mosquée, the former palace, and the dramatic Atlantic views that define the city
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Grande Mosquée Conakry
One of the largest mosques in West Africa – a gift from Saudi Arabia in 1982 – its four minarets dominate Conakry's skyline; the Friday prayer draws tens of thousands of
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Palais du Peuple Cultural Center
The former colonial governor's palace, now a cultural center, hosts Guinean music events, exhibitions and the National Ballet - the main performing arts arena in Guinea
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Atlantic Ocean Both Sides Walk
The Kaloum Peninsula narrows to just under 500 meters — walking from one sea side to the other reveals the dramatic geography that makes Conakry feel like an island
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District Madina Market
The Madina market in Conakry is one of the largest in West Africa — its labyrinthine passages sell everything from live animals to mobile phone accessories in organized chaos
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National Museum Conakry
The National Museum of Guinea documents the country's extraordinary ethnic diversity - Mandinka, Fula, Susu and forest peoples all represented in a compact but significant collection
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Former French Colonial Buildings
A handful of French colonial administrative buildings survive in Kaloum - their porches and shutters create a pale elegance under the tropical sky