African Renaissance Monument
The African Renaissance Monument is a memorial and colossal statue located in Ouakam, Dakar, Senegal. Standing 60 meters tall, it is a bronze structure created by Mansudae Overseas Projects and designed by architect Pierre Goudiaby Atepa. It is the most looked-up sight in the country on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The monument is open 24/7. Admission costs CFA6500. January through May average 21 °C to 22 °C with little to no rain, making these months suitable for a visit. June through October bring higher average temperatures reaching up to 27 °C and increased rainfall, peaking in August and September with over 130 mm of rain on more than 20 days. November and December offer average temperatures of 24 °C to 26 °C with minimal rain.
The nearest airport is Blaise Diagne International Airport in Dakar, located 46 km away, and the site is 9 km from the capital city of Dakar. Nearby locations to combine with a visit include Pointe des Almadies at 4.3 km, Grand Mosque of Dakar at 7.5 km, Museum of Black Civilisations at 8.1 km, Our Lady of Victories Cathedral, Dakar at 8.8 km, and House of Slaves at 12.1 km.
Weather by month
The warmest month is October, averaging 27 °C. The wettest is August, with about 166 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperature, °C | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 24 |
| Rainfall, mm | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 55 | 166 | 132 | 20 | 0 | 1 |
| Rainy days | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 16 | 25 | 26 | 13 | 1 | 1 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
