The island, with some 1,300 inhabitants, is said to be so tranquil that there are no cars, no crime, and those who visit Goree are said to behave more like pilgrims visiting a holy shrine than as ...

Since Senegal gained its independence in 1960 after more than three centuries of French rule, Gorée Island, home to the House of Slaves, has become a distinct memorial to the slave trade. "It's ...

Criterion (vi): The Island of Goree is an exceptional testimony to one of the greatest tragedies in the history of human societies: the slave trade. The various elements of this “memory island” – ...

It was a necessary pilgrimage, the trip to Goree Island, Africa.Senegal, a former French colony on the west coast of Africa, was the focal point of the vacation. Using the capital city of Dakar as ...

Gorée Island, a UNESCO World Heritage Site off Senegal's coast, stands as a powerful memorial to the transatlantic slave trade while balancing its role as a living community. The island's main ...

Senegal has beautiful beaches, a rich cultural history and in 2026, ... Gorée Island. My favorite experience in Senegal was the one that was the least expected.

President Barack Obama and his family toured the historic slave-trading outpost at Goree Island during their Senegal visit Thursday. IE 11 is not supported.