Lomé
Offers regular films, concerts and exhibitions, and has a good selection of books and up-to-date newspapers.
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Lomé
Togo's capital – once dubbed “the pearl of West Africa” – may be a shadow of its former self, but it retains a charm and nonchalance. You'll probably appreciate its human scale and unexpected treats and gems: from tasty maquis (street-side eatery) food to colorful markets and palm-fringed boulevards.
Attractions
Must-see attractions
Lomé
The labyrinthine Grand Marché is Togo at its most colourful and entrepreneurial. You'll find everything at this market, from Togolese football tops to…
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Lomé
The Marché des Féticheurs, 4km northeast of the centre, stocks all the ingredients for traditional fetishes, from porcupine skin to serpent head. It's all…
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Lomé
The home of the president is an imposing modern structure, worth a few pics and the chance to see the guards dressed in their finest.
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