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Freetown
About Freetown
Freetown is the capital of Sierra Leone. It is situated on the Freetown Peninsula on the Atlantic coast. The hilly city is a pretty chaotic place but with beaches nearby, it is still a popular town in Sierra Leone.
Local highlights
Explore the city
- Visit the colorful local markets
- Take a walk in Victoria Park
- Visit the Freetown Museum
- Sierra Leone Museum
- See the Slave Gate and Portuguese Steps
- See The Cotton Tree
- See the Freetown Law Courts
- St John's Maroon Church
- St George's Cathedral
- Foulah Town Mosque
- The Roman Catholic Sacred Heart Cathedral
Highlights in the vicinity
- Enjoy the fantastic beaches
- The Western Area Peninsula-5 km south of Freetown
- Banana Islands with good diving and snorkeling opportunities
- Yawri Bay 60km southeast of Freetown
Good to know
- No. of inhabitants: 1 Million
- Timezone: UTC (0)
- Weather: hot throughout the year
- The bloody civil war ended as recent as 2002!
Local transport
- Taxi
Inbound transport
- Nearest airport: Lungi International Airport near Freetown
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