Location: Freetown
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Top 8 Sights & Landmarks in Freetown, Western Area
First settled in the 18th century by freed slaves from America, Nova Scotia and Great Britain, Freetown is a thriving cultural capital on the Atlantic coast of Sierra Leone. Standing in the center of downtown is the majestic cotton tree, a symbol of freedom said to have been standing since the first arrival of the free settlers. Other attractions include numerous beaches and nightclubs, as well as the Sierra Leone Museum, housing the Ruiter Stone and the original drum of Bai Bureh.
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1. St George's cathedral
2. Aberdeen
3. Regent Road Baptist Church
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4.0 based on 1 reviews
4. Cotton Tree
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3.5 based on 86 reviews
Freetown, settled by freed American slaves, regards this tree as a lasting landmark of freedom.
Reviewed By Dakota57 - Poughkeepsie, United States
This tree has been here forever (or so it would seem)! It is a place to meet people, and a place to remember the history of returned slaves from the US to Freetown. The tree experienced a fire during our visit, but seems to be recovering ok. It is a landmark, and important piece of history.
5. King's Gate
6. Freetown Central Mosque
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3.0 based on 3 reviews
7. Hausa Mosque
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3.0 based on 1 reviews
