Morehead City Travel Guide

Gorée, the island resort of Senegal could be considered a paradox of history: it was a hell for the slave trade, was transformed over time into a place of pleasure. The Island of Gorée is opposite to the city of Dakar and is also a place of dark past, a site known asHeritage .

From the port of Goree , started mainly in the seventeenth and eighteenth century ships laden with slaves to America . Since 1815, he abolished the trafficking of slaves , but even today we see many of the buildings dedicated to this activity (and so can be visited). Among them, mention the House of Slaves , with small rooms where the slaves kept locked up in appalling conditions as if they were cattle. But even sinister buildings around on the island of Gorée is now an air atmosphere.

Gorée is full of peculiarities. On the island do not run cars, which gives a special atmosphere itself in the XXI century. The streets are quiet and picturesque, and better , many of which lead to golden sands by the sea. The island tours depart from the port ofDakarAbout 20 minutes ferry ride. It is ideal to visit in the day, or even for a stay that will allow us to immerse ourselves in your environment .

The island of Gorée has only about 17 hectares and 50 years, it is a major tourist attraction in Senegal . One of the places of suffering caused to millions of people (an estimated 20 million slaves were transported mainly to America over several centuries, largely from the dungeons of the island) is now a site that invites to enjoy, although the weight of history that will delight anyone.

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