Place · The Plateau
Cathedral of African RemembranceCathédrale du Souvenir Africain
A large church of the 1930s in the Plateau: a 20–30 minute stop on the morning walk between Place de l'Indépendance and the IFAN museum; dress modestly and skip during services.
Key facts
- Time on site
- 25–35 min
- p95 60 min
- Price
- Free; a donation box
- bring cash
- Hours
- unknown
- see note below
- Best time
- unknown
- 28″ bags
- Painful
- The Plateau: painful
- Getting there
- Plateau street entrance (check the pin with your driver)
- Free, short Plateau stop
- Interwar church
- Quiet on weekday mornings
- Bring cash
- Works with kids
- Mostly indoors
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Map & directions
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Plan
Open now, what it costs, what to know, how long it takes
Go now?
hours and prices: check on the day- Open
- Hours unknown
- Crowds
- MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Quietest Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun · busiest Fri, Sat · desk estimate
- Tickets
- Adult: Free; a donation box (2026 estimate)
- Time to spend
- 25–35 min · up to 60 min if you linger
Know before you go
- Go on a weekday morning; services on Sunday close the building to sightseeing.
- A short, free stop: fit it between the square and the museum rather than making a trip of it.
- Keep small notes for a donation; do not accept an unofficial guide at the door.
- The exact address and opening times are not verified; confirm with the hotel.
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Time on site
Minimum
15min
Worthwhile
25min
Typical
35min
p95
60min
Opening hours and Mass times not printed until verified; ask your hotel or check the notice board at the door.
Tickets & entry
- Where to buy
- Buy at the entrance on the day.
- Buy from the official site or the ticket desk; resellers add a fee for the same ticket.
- Bring cash; cards may not be taken (check).
- Dress code
- Shoulders and knees covered.
- Bags & lockers
- Small bags fine; large bags may be refused (check).
- Photos
- Ask before photographing inside; no photos of worshippers.
- What's closed
- During servicescheckVisitors may be asked to wait or come back; check the times on the door.
- Public holidayscheckChristmas, Easter and 15 August fall on Christian feast days; expect services.
“Check” dates move year to year: confirm on the official page for your date.
| Ticket | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Entry | Free; a donation box (2026 estimate) | Confirm at the door. |
On the ground
Getting in, crowds, and where to go if it does not work
Getting in
- Stop
- Plateau street entrance (check the pin with your driver)
- Exit
- —
- Ticket
- on site · official site · bring cash
- Stairs
- unknown
- Shoes
- Shoes on.
Crowds and switching
- Crowd clock
- Quiet on weekday mornings; full on Sunday services and Catholic feast days.
- Sensory load
- 2/5
- Exposure
- low
Bailouts
heat
Nearest AC café or hotel lobby (field-verify)
Nearest rescue anchor: A — Place de l'Indépendance shaded benches (field-verify)
Step-free check
- Step-free entrance: partly · partly
- Lifts: no · no
- Accessible toilet: check · check
- Wheelchair: partly · partly
- Stroller: yes · yesok
Steps at the main doors; ask about a side entrance (check).
Combine with
- 6 minPlace de l'Indépendance walk
- 12 minIFAN Museum of African Arts
Walk the The Plateau area · the cluster page has the walking order, rescue stops and after-dark notes
Red lines
- Dress modestly: shoulders and knees covered.
- Do not photograph worshippers during a service.
More on the groundWho it suits · Skip it if · With kids
With kids
- with kids
- Quiet and short; a calm break from the street.
- child price
- Free
Who it suits
| Traveler | Fit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| First visit to Dakar | ok | A quick, free stop on the Plateau walk. |
| Architecture fans | good | A large interwar church in the middle of a colonial-era centre. |
Skip it if
- You are short on time and the museum and Gorée already fill the morning.
- It is Sunday morning and you would arrive during Mass.
Deep dive
Questions, what is nearby, photos and sources
Questions and answers
Can non-Catholics go in?
Visitors are generally welcome outside services if dressed modestly; check the notice at the door.
Checked 2026-09-29 · Voykit desk
How long do I need?
20–30 minutes at an easy pace.
Checked 2026-09-29 · Voykit desk
Nearby
Straight-line distance; walk time adds 30% for streets.
Sources
- secondaryWikivoyage — Dakar