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“Panoramic View of Banjul”

Apr 2023

Access to the upper floors can be made through a series of several marble spiral stairs.

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Pedros143

Perth and Kinross, UK428 contributions

Arch22

It is not quite what it seems..It was built to celebrate the military takeover of the current president... there are two lifts, but only one works and you have to pay a fee. No one says you can walk up the arch for free until you get back down. Up top it was disappointing.. the view was OK for long distance camera shots....but the top floor was a poorly equipped musuem and and a small tacky shop. The first floor was supposed to be a resturant at some time in the past , but was now shut.

Written 22 June 2008

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Leonid A

St. Petersburg, Russia418 contributions

Must visit,The only architecture site in the Gambia

Jan 2017 • Couples

There is nice place to see, having excellent view to Banjul from its top balcony. Banjul is one store city, so it is a topmost point from where you can take nice shots and views to all city. Please, mind that elevators inside the column are usually broken, so you will need to climb up the spiral steps to the top. For old people it can be hard task. There is a state museum inside with an information about The Gambia history. It is quite interesting/ I hope they will soon replace an exposition honoring their "great" doctor professor academic state savior etc. etc. former president mr. Jammeh, who was 20 years holding power robbing The Gambia so extensive, that after he was pushed out by Senegal forces in 2017, the State Treasury appeared empty with last few millions of dollars transferred during the last days of his presidency out of the country/ He even did not forget to take with him his luxury cars - god knows where he suppose to drive them in the Africa mostly without roads....

Written 29 January 2017

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Peter M

Bucharest, Romania144 contributions

Like communist monuments

Jan 2017

My guess is that they built this place for "once a year" parades. It look very communistic. But there is a nice small museum in the arch (entrance fee 50D = 1 Euro), you get a good view over Banjul from the top floor balcony. And there is a free toilet next to it. :)

Written 26 January 2017

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Borocosmopolite

Bratislava, Slovakia29 contributions

Great way to get a good view of the city

May 2019 • Friends

Walking up the stairs in the west-african heat may be a bit of an unexpected workout for some,but its worth visiting. Its not that tall a building, but given that there are no tall buildings in The Gambia, you can enjoy very good view of the city, take some great pics, enjoy the breeze and educate yourself in the small museum.

Written 24 May 2019

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Derek

Fairlie, UK199 contributions

Waste of Money

Feb 2019 • Couples

I am aware that the arch is a commerative one but surely the money spent on its construction would have been better used elsewhere.

Written 7 March 2019

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Godsgloriousworld

London, UK3,999 contributions

Didn't go up

Dec 2018 • Couples

Didn't have a chance to go up but passed by a couple of times. Looks impressive from a distance and good land mark.

Written 6 February 2019

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jockesvensson

Sweden129 contributions

Worn down monument

Nov 2018 • Couples

Nothing much to see really...
An worn down arch over a noisy road, steep stairs (no elevator).
View over ? Actually not that much!

Written 16 January 2019

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Andy W

Zaventem, Belgium295 contributions

Great photos of Banjul

Feb 2016 • Friends

For many years it was am impressive arch to drive around and photo. Now that you can climb up it is worth it for the views. I have taken great city life photos without hassle.

Written 13 February 2016

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Adrian J

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Good views

Apr 2014 • Family

Worth the small entrance fee and climbing the stairs for the views from the top floors. Some art and history displays to look at. The building is poorly maintained, watch where your stepping and take care on the stairs. Not one for very young children.

Written 13 May 2014

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DanielD525

London, UK1,429 contributions

Life of Banjul from up above....

Oct 2012 • Couples

We went to The Gambia in October 2012, and Arch 22 was one of the 1st sites we came across. You can park right beside the arch which, offers great convenience. The arch itself is not in great condition, and if we remember right, the entrance fee was 50 dalasi per person.
A museum is located half way up the arch, which displays Gambian culture before their independence from Great Britain. Once up on the balcony of the arch, you now have a great view of the city of Banjul. if you have been to the city of Banjul, then you will know that the place is nothing special. But the views overlooking the city are great. Different stories are being told at every angle of your view, so take advantage because you won't have a better opportunity! At least the president has given the tourists a positive side of Banjul....

Written 9 February 2013

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