Monument Nachtigal Travel Guide: Top Sights in Cameroon, Tours &

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Monument Nachtigal- Travel Tips What to See, How to Plan & Tours: Historical & Cultural; Cameroon; 3 Reviews

Suggested Duration: 1 hours

The Nachtigal Monument in Douala commemorates Gustav Nachtigal, a German explorer and colonial administrator who played a significant role in establishing German influence in Cameroon during the late 19th century. Erected in the early 20th century, the monument stands as a historical marker reflecting the city's colonial past. Located in a small park, it offers visitors insight into the complex history of the region.

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Reviews of Monument Nachtigal

Frédéric M.T.

3
Reviewed: 2024-01-26
DG

5
Reviewed: 2023-12-16

An obvious relic from German times. Gravesite of the African explorer Gustav Nachtigal. Cameroon was a German colony from 1884 to 1919. The monument stands in the small park at the intersection of Rue Lugard and Rue French. Many remaining buildings from the German colonial period are nearby.
AFRICA TRUST Corporation

1
Reviewed: 2023-07-18