Île de Gorée (French pronunciation: [ildəɡoʁe]; "Gorée Island"; Wolof: Beer Dun) [citation needed] is one of the 19 communes d'arrondissement (i.e. districts) of the city of Dakar, Senegal.

Gorée Island, small island just south of Cape Verde Peninsula, Senegal, that was the site of one of the earliest European settlements in Western Africa and long served as an outpost for slave and other trading.

Nov 24, 2020 · Built by the Dutch in the 1770s, the Maison des Esclaves, or Slave House, on Gorée Island in Senegal is one of the most important monuments to the centuries-long Atlantic slave trade. The infamous Door of No Return marks the final exit point for men, women and children on route to the Americas.

The island of Gorée lies off the coast of Senegal, opposite Dakar. From the 15th to the 19th century, it was the largest slave-trading centre on the African coast.

Exploring Gorée Island is much more than just a sightseeing visit; it is a deep immersion in history and emotions. Crossing its picturesque streets lined with colorful houses, full of stories of different European occupations, takes us on a journey through time.

Nov 19, 2023 · A rocky landmass measuring just 900 by 350 metres in area, Gorée Island sits just 3km from Senegal’s capital city. Nowadays a tranquil place, this UNESCO World Heritage Site has a tragic history; it was once the holding place for slaves from the 15th – 19th century.

Jul 19, 2018 · Now designated a UNESCO world heritage site, Gorée is an ironically beautiful and picturesque island on which children splash on boogie boards, and Senegalese and foreigners alike soak up the sun.

Jun 26, 2019 · Île de Gorée (also known as Goree Island) is a small island located just off the coast of Dakar, Senegal's sprawling capital city. It has a convoluted colonial history and was once an important stop on Atlantic trade routes from Africa to Europe and the Americas.

The Island of Gorée is a place of memory for the Atlantic slave trade. With its strategic location and safe haven, it was one of the first African places to be settled by Europeans. It became a warehouse for slaves brought from the African hinterland to work on the island and be transported to the Americas.

May 17, 2019 · Today, Gorée is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and with good reason. Discover an island village of quaint streets, colourful flowers, swaying palms and a tragic past as you explore Gorée, where daily life is played out against a backdrop of one of the worst atrocities every committed.