The Hidden European Gems of Dakar's Streets In Senegal

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  • čas přidán 13. 06. 2023
  • To get a very clear picture of what Dakar Senegal is really like, you have to go into the streets and meander the side streets and alleyways. Despite the hustle and bustle, there are serene pockets within Dakar Plateau where you can escape the urban chaos.
    The streets of Dakar offer a unique blend of African, European, and Senegalese influences, creating a captivating atmosphere that draws locals and visitors alike.
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    Dakar's streets bear the imprint of its European influences with a mix of European and African styles. Let's continue and go around the Plateau district, the city's historic center that showcases magnificent modern and colonial buildings with ornate balconies, arches, and facades.

Komentáře • 125

  • @mactarbadji9063
    @mactarbadji9063 Před rokem +34

    finally someone who is ready to show us the true face of Dakar... please take a look at the vdn, on the bridge saint lazare side, the keur gorgui bridge and the diamalay viaduct to see the true definition of a modern city

  • @OmarGomez-yt3nd
    @OmarGomez-yt3nd Před 8 měsíci +10

    It's one of Africa's most fascinating cities

  • @barcastreamofficial406
    @barcastreamofficial406 Před rokem +26

    Dakar is truly beautiful. Most of the vlogas don't shaw us this side of Dakar... you doing are great work bro

  • @ARWest-bp4yb
    @ARWest-bp4yb Před rokem +19

    Walking around through the backstreets and neighborhoods is the best way to get to know a city!🚶‍♀🚶‍♂👍👍

    • @MyAfricaView
      @MyAfricaView  Před rokem +1

      It sure is!

    • @Tony-ku5oq
      @Tony-ku5oq Před rokem +2

      I don't know.. Some cities I wouldn't walk on back streets and alleys especially in America!

    • @ARWest-bp4yb
      @ARWest-bp4yb Před rokem +1

      @@Tony-ku5oq I know, and I live in the US!😯

  • @nomazizizembe8662
    @nomazizizembe8662 Před rokem +8

    Watching from cape Town South Africa love the vlog got a subscriber

  • @funnypetsgeo4743
    @funnypetsgeo4743 Před rokem +13

    Beautiful Dakar

  • @waltersrecipesgh707
    @waltersrecipesgh707 Před rokem +7

    Familiarity will not let you value yours. Look at Africa, look at Senegal 🇸🇳.... oh my goodness 😮 we got it all.... let's appreciate what we have😊

  • @chandrashekarchandrashekar7817

    Wow super super and beautiful city and very good information and thanks and all the best and love from India.

  • @malcomx2707
    @malcomx2707 Před rokem +6

    There are many wonderfull areas in Senegal ❤❤❤❤

  • @gerolemavoungoumombo6833

    Not let us think that the beautifulness of a city is only its city center. It's the togetherness of all quarters. But Dakar is a very beautiful city.

  • @redpillreloaded369
    @redpillreloaded369 Před rokem +8

    senegal look wonderful will defo visit

  • @darrelllancaster9554
    @darrelllancaster9554 Před rokem +5

    Excellent video. Keep up the good work. 🌍

  • @Liweiyang43
    @Liweiyang43 Před 5 měsíci +3

    I m from rue Jules ferry dakar 😊😊

  • @phillyguy2157
    @phillyguy2157 Před rokem +2

    One word, " Beautiful"!!

  • @bilbonbaggin6297
    @bilbonbaggin6297 Před rokem +4

    Impressive vlog love it ❤

  • @stoicman31
    @stoicman31 Před rokem +26

    Very laid back. Not as threatening as most African cities. Senegalese are kind and hardworking people.

  • @TheMidasMD
    @TheMidasMD Před rokem +5

    This is downtown Dakar. Must be a Sunday - nobody is around and the streets become empty.

  • @AnthonyWilsonOlympian
    @AnthonyWilsonOlympian Před rokem +18

    Very developed, clean, and tranquil!

    • @fromsenegal7459
      @fromsenegal7459 Před rokem +2

      Its tranquil becaus its was a sunday

    • @oceejekwam6829
      @oceejekwam6829 Před rokem +1

      It still looks good, Sunday or no Sunday.

    • @Liweiyang43
      @Liweiyang43 Před 5 měsíci +1

      @@fromsenegal7459lolou la khalatone dee 😂😂😂😂lii dimanche la

    • @fromsenegal7459
      @fromsenegal7459 Před 5 měsíci

      @@Liweiyang43 exactement voila li takh amoule nite

  • @lydia8322
    @lydia8322 Před rokem +14

    Wow this is beautiful. More beautiful than Nigeria i think

    • @jyde50
      @jyde50 Před rokem +5

      You realize it is possible to survive without calling Nigeria in every video right?

    • @profg5tv785
      @profg5tv785 Před rokem +4

      ​@@jyde50 My brother the whole thing tired me o, if them no mentioned Nigeria their mind no go rest. This is about Senegal and not Nigeria. I hate unnecessary comparison.

    • @lydia8322
      @lydia8322 Před rokem +2

      @@jyde50 ah bros don't get me wronh i am Nigerian too. I just love what i saw in the video that's why i commented and besides i don't have anything against Senegal

    • @jyde50
      @jyde50 Před rokem +2

      @@lydia8322 just because you are Nigerian does not mean you should be A MUMU.

    • @lydia8322
      @lydia8322 Před rokem +1

      @@jyde50 you dare not insult me. I am not a villager if that's what you think 🤔 it's a crime for other country to be beautiful than Nigeria? Our politicians have misused our money that's why the country is not developing the way it supposed to be. For your information i live in Europe

  • @idontknowmyname3184
    @idontknowmyname3184 Před rokem +1

    It's a sunny Sunday ☀️🌞😊

  • @yayakane272
    @yayakane272 Před rokem +3

    Nice my capitale city Dakar ❤🇸🇳👍

  • @Alasad612
    @Alasad612 Před 11 měsíci +1

    مدينة جميلة

  • @OmarGomez-yt3nd
    @OmarGomez-yt3nd Před 8 měsíci +1

    Dakar plateau is gorgeous

  • @prodrmx5007
    @prodrmx5007 Před 11 měsíci +2

    0:50 only cop dogs knew you have a hidden camera 😁

  • @youpetaw97
    @youpetaw97 Před rokem +2

    Great content! What camera model r u filming with. Simply marvelous!

  • @OmarGomez-yt3nd
    @OmarGomez-yt3nd Před 8 měsíci +3

    Dakar is a well planned city. I think it's the best city in West Africa

  • @zaksungumo4217
    @zaksungumo4217 Před 11 měsíci +4

    Dakar is really really beautiful and developed. The world needs to see this

  • @user-ip4jo5uw4i
    @user-ip4jo5uw4i Před rokem +2

    Thank you for sharing what a beautiful side of Africa.

  • @abdoulba1421
    @abdoulba1421 Před rokem +3

    This is probably on a sunday or a holiday...otherwise the streets would've been jammed packed with people... Nice vidéo though.

  • @-mq5mp
    @-mq5mp Před 8 měsíci +1

    ❤❤

  • @guyhabone
    @guyhabone Před rokem +9

    Dakar and Abidjan are the capitals in West Africa that has the most sidewalks most other capitals seems allergic to sidewalks 😅😅😅

    • @chinomsoosuagwu9128
      @chinomsoosuagwu9128 Před rokem

      Abuja has the most actually

    • @papadiom9260
      @papadiom9260 Před rokem +2

      @@chinomsoosuagwu9128 It’s not a competition brother.

    • @malijaw9453
      @malijaw9453 Před rokem +2

      Je trouve que Dakar et Abidjan attirent plus ou moins peu pas aussi fort
      Les autres capitales ouest Afri ont de la chance de les égaler à grand écart si les choses changent de donne

    • @ochiegodfrey6428
      @ochiegodfrey6428 Před 11 měsíci

      @@papadiom9260 but he just said the truth

    • @prodrmx5007
      @prodrmx5007 Před 11 měsíci +2

      Abidjan no sidewalks :)

  • @Bullet156
    @Bullet156 Před rokem +8

    Hello where is exactly the place please ? I was in Senegal in april i wanna go back in october i come from germany…

    • @MyAfricaView
      @MyAfricaView  Před rokem +2

      Dakar Plateau. The inner streets around the grand park area

    • @Bullet156
      @Bullet156 Před rokem

      @@MyAfricaView ok thank you :)

    • @ibnmakhtoum
      @ibnmakhtoum Před rokem +1

      It's called "Place de l'indépendance", the city center

    • @KingofgraceSARA
      @KingofgraceSARA Před 10 měsíci +1

      Come visit but please don't stay too long😊

    • @Bullet156
      @Bullet156 Před 10 měsíci

      @@KingofgraceSARA oh ok dont like german people ?

  • @souleysoh8421
    @souleysoh8421 Před rokem +1

    This might be à sunday morning walk ...

  • @dioufyleboss3924
    @dioufyleboss3924 Před rokem +6

    La mairie ne nous fait pas de parking.garer les voitures sur les trottoirs n'est pas normal

    • @Bigboss-hd8fx
      @Bigboss-hd8fx Před rokem

      Tu n'as pas de voiture 😂

    • @hotsy3005
      @hotsy3005 Před 8 měsíci

      ​@@Bigboss-hd8fxjustement c'est pour ça qu'on soit lui réserver le droit de pouvoir marcher sùr le trottoir.c'est un piéton

  • @seydoundiaye5243
    @seydoundiaye5243 Před rokem +6

    So many concrete in the capital we need more green space

    • @prodrmx5007
      @prodrmx5007 Před 11 měsíci

      too late, they sold and build all spaces

  • @soundjatany-paris-dakar6452

    Europeans are mainly in the Mamelles district. Not in this area.

  • @pendita66
    @pendita66 Před rokem +2

    You used the wrong words, it's not an "european" gem since we are not in europe but in Africa.

    • @Liweiyang43
      @Liweiyang43 Před 5 měsíci

      Senegal europe moko moom,Macky diay Na lepeu francais yii,so he is right😂😂😂

    • @pendita66
      @pendita66 Před 5 měsíci

      @Liweiyang43 maitriser wo liguey wakh.

  • @Moros_789
    @Moros_789 Před 11 měsíci +2

    تشبه الدارالبيضاء في التمانينات ❤

    • @fromsenegal7459
      @fromsenegal7459 Před 10 měsíci +4

      Et pourtant les marocains sont entrain de mandier ici en espagne si le maroc et si développer comme tu le prétends pourquoi vous traversez la mére pour aller chercher une vie meilleure en espagne

  • @maydate86
    @maydate86 Před rokem

    Is this lyon France 🇫🇷

  • @blackmaster999
    @blackmaster999 Před rokem +6

    Someone sounds proud of European influence lol.

    • @MyAfricaView
      @MyAfricaView  Před rokem +4

      Europe was Influenced by Egyptians.

    • @blackmaster999
      @blackmaster999 Před rokem +6

      @@MyAfricaView Egypt is not in West Africa. Africans should strive to be better than Europeans because Europeans aren't perfect.

    • @jeanpierremichel9372
      @jeanpierremichel9372 Před rokem +3

      @@blackmaster999 Ancient egyptians were Blacks

    • @issia680
      @issia680 Před rokem

      @@blackmaster999
      You re right by telling we are strongly impacted by Europeans
      But they unfortunately erased all of out civilization
      So from which schéma could we base our buildings now?
      We are talking about more than 500 years of brain washing

    • @arr8577
      @arr8577 Před rokem +1

      @@jeanpierremichel9372 maybe black, but African origin with curly hair?

  • @oceejekwam6829
    @oceejekwam6829 Před rokem

    There must be a lot of commercial activity to require so many skyscrapers.

  • @JoStylin
    @JoStylin Před rokem +3

    European gem?

    • @MyAfricaView
      @MyAfricaView  Před rokem

      It's just a catchy title.

    • @Tony-ku5oq
      @Tony-ku5oq Před rokem +1

      I know, right?

    • @FeelingsAintFacts
      @FeelingsAintFacts Před 11 měsíci +1

      ​@@MyAfricaView It's a terrible title, sounds like you're giving credit to Europeans.

    • @KingofgraceSARA
      @KingofgraceSARA Před 10 měsíci +1

      ​@@MyAfricaView
      It's hardly catchy.

  • @nsouck7620
    @nsouck7620 Před rokem +3

    I am ashamed of my country Cameroon.

    • @belvamolah3800
      @belvamolah3800 Před rokem

      We are so farrrr behind with everything especially good architecture its almost as if we are still in 2013 smh

    • @dominiquebala2475
      @dominiquebala2475 Před rokem

      Work and perseverance will bring you there Dakar have a lot influence so many foreigners from different part of the world bring they expertise and we are proud together we will be stronger let investors get the opportunity

  • @Tony-ku5oq
    @Tony-ku5oq Před rokem +4

    Looks like an American city to me, I don't see anything european except caucasins..

    • @omzy8700
      @omzy8700 Před rokem +4

      There is not much European influence in here ,it’s just that there are European also living in Dakar ,that’s it but the building styles is Senegalese

    • @dominiquebala2475
      @dominiquebala2475 Před rokem

      A lot American cities you will see the European presence.

  • @malijaw9453
    @malijaw9453 Před rokem +1

    Dakar est beau mais l'architecture ne frappe pas fort comme Alger ou maroc

    • @Aladin405
      @Aladin405 Před 10 měsíci +4

      On s'en fout. C'est de Daker qu'on parle pas du Maroc ou de l'Algérie

    • @malijaw9453
      @malijaw9453 Před 10 měsíci

      @@Aladin405 On sent bon
      Répondez avec finesse
      Soit coriace un peu moins
      Ko on s'en fou l'Afrique c'est l'Afrique la comparaison n'est toutefois pas particulière il faut l'étendre souvent

  • @sybrandtgrobler2795
    @sybrandtgrobler2795 Před 10 měsíci +1

    You should walk it in the week,,not on a sunday when theres no life,,tipical western tourist

  • @KingofgraceSARA
    @KingofgraceSARA Před 10 měsíci +2

    "Hidden European Gem"-
    I don't know if your trying to be funny but thumbs down. No sub here🤭

  • @danielbal5272
    @danielbal5272 Před 9 měsíci

    I tend not to ever give thumbs down but this was pretty bad. Dialog was dumb, like a travel ad, and the video didn't deem to match the dialog.