Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #1 in Douala I, Cameroon

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Tour Facts

Number of sights 7 sights
Distance 1.4 km
Ascend 15 m
Descend 16 m

Experience Douala I in Cameroon in a whole new way with our self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.

Sight 1: Maritime Museum

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The Maritime Museum of Douala is located at the Avenue des Cocotiers in Douala.

Wikipedia: Musée maritime de Bonanjo (FR)

170 meters / 2 minutes

Sight 2: Ancien Hôpital Général

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The former General Hospital situated in Douala is a building constructed in 1896 by the Germans and designed by the architect Henri Drees.

Wikipedia: Former general Hospital of Douala (EN)

353 meters / 4 minutes

Sight 3: Ancien commissariat de police de Douala

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The former police station situated in Douala is a building constructed at the beginning of the 20th century by the Germans to serve as the first police station under the German mandate.

Wikipedia: Former police station of Douala (EN)

288 meters / 3 minutes

Sight 4: Ancien Palais des Rois Bell

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Ancien Palais des Rois Bell

The Palace of King Bell situated in Douala is a building constructed in 1905 by the Germans for King Auguste Manga Ndumbe. The building is also known as La Pagode; this name comes from the French writer Louis-Ferdinand Céline, who remained in Douala in 1916–17, who calls it such in his famous novel Voyage au bout de la nuit.

Wikipedia: Palace of King Bell (EN)

58 meters / 1 minutes

Sight 5: Doual'Art

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doual'art is a non profit cultural organisation and art centre founded in 1991 in Douala, Cameroon and focussed on new urban practices of African cities.

Wikipedia: Doual'art (EN), Website

257 meters / 3 minutes

Sight 6: Chambre de Commerce

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The Coastal Chamber of Commerce, located near the Autonomous Port of Douala in the Bonanjo district, is an organization responsible for representing the interests of commercial, industrial and service companies in a geographical area and providing them with certain services.

Wikipedia: Chambre de Commerce de Douala (FR)

305 meters / 4 minutes

Sight 7: Villa Mandessi Bell

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The villa Mandessi Bell situated at Douala is a building constructed between 1904 and 1909 by David Mandessi-Bell a rich farmer and commissioner of the king Rudolf Manga Bell. This building is and architecture from the colonial period. It is a representation and legacy of the German occupation in Cameroon.

Wikipedia: Villa Mandessi Bell (EN)

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