Place de l'Independance- Travel Tips

What to See, How to Plan & Tours

Place de l'Indépendance, located in central Dakar, is a historic square that marks Senegal's transition from colonial rule to independence. Originally named Place Protêt during the French colonial period, it was renamed in 1960 to commemorate the country's sovereignty. Surrounded by colonial-era buildings and key institutions like the Central Bank of West African States (BCEAO), the square remains a focal point of Dakar's urban and political life.