Porte du Troisième Millénaire
A commemorative gate on the West Coast road built to mark the new millennium, with a seaside promenade where people walk and jog.
The Gate of the Third Millennium was completed in 2001 as a giant arch sculpture facing the Atlantic, symbolising Senegal's move into the new millennium. Beside it are a commemorative statue and a small plaza. It sits on the southern stretch of the West Coast road and is a gathering place where Dakar residents walk, run and exercise outdoors in the evening. Following the coast road north, you can see rocky shores, the Soumbédioune fishing harbour and the city skyline. It is well suited to a photo stop when passing by car or taxi.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Soumbédioune Artisan Village & Fish Market
- Grand Mosque of Dakar
- Sandaga Market
- Dakar Cathedral
- Grand Théâtre National
- Théodore Monod Museum of African Art
- Museum of Black Civilizations
- Place de l'Indépendance