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Arch 22- Travel Tips What to See, How to Plan & Tours: Historical & Cultural; Gambia; 5 Reviews

Suggested Duration: 2 hours

Arch 22 is a 35-meter-tall monument in Banjul, Gambia, built in 1996 to commemorate the 1994 military coup led by Yahya Jammeh. Designed by Senegalese architect Pierre Goudiaby, the structure spans Independence Drive and features eight columns, elevators, and spiral staircases leading to three floors. The second-floor gallery offers panoramic views of Banjul, including the port, King Fahad Mosque, and Tanbi mangroves, while the top floor houses a small ethnographic museum displaying traditional artifacts, agricultural tools, and historical items related to the coup. A statue of an unknown soldier holding a baby stands at the base, and nearby are gilded musician statues and a garden restaurant. Due to subsidence, one elevator remains nonfunctional, and vehicles are redirected around the arch. The monument also appears on the Gambian 100-dalasis banknote.

Operators offering tours in Gambia

Happy Explore Safari *

Attractions in Banjul

Albert Market

4.6

Six-gun battery

National Museum Of Gambia

3.6

Reviews of Arch 22

Gabriele Bruzzese

5
Reviewed: 2025-02-20

The best monument in The Gambia! Great views of the city of Banjul and informative small museum on the top floor. Entry is 200D as of Jan 2025 🎯
Toni Thompson

5
Reviewed: 2025-02-06

Our group appreciated this tallest structure in The Gambia. This celebrates the 1994 military coup with a tasteful ever-present monument in the midst of the busy city and opportunity to walk up. At the top, enjoy a great view of the city. Worth the walk.
Heberto Limas-Villers

3
Reviewed: 2025-01-29

This is at the entrance of Banjul. There’s nothing to write home about. Never mind that there’s no nearby parking. Since there’s not much to see in Banjul, do what I did. Have a quick stop to take a picture and continue your journey.
Taiyo S

5
Reviewed: 2024-10-22

With 100D, you can go inside the monument where historical artifacts and records are exhibited. It’s cool to look down the entire Banjul city from the top
Melinda

5
Reviewed: 2024-09-30

My husband is from Brikama The Gambia, on my visit he made sure that I came bc he stated how can you come to The Gambia without coming to Banjul? We came on a Tuesday which was hot and sunny, overall I enjoyed my trip to Banjul. Not sure why it says anything about was tickets purchased bc we didn’t have to buy any! Walked around and seen the inside of Banjul and definitely WORTH taking a trip when you’re nearby.