Victoria Park Market

Sierra Leone


This is the place to find colourful local wax cloths and gara (Sierra Leonean tie-die), as well as get custom outfits made.


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2. State House

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3. Law Courts

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5. Sierra Leone National Museum

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6. Mosque

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7. St George's Cathedral

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8. Old Wharf Steps

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