Market stall, central market, Lome, Togo

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Grand Marché

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 cheap cosmetics.


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Offers regular films, concerts and exhibitions, and has a good selection of books and up-to-date newspapers.

2. Presidential Palace

1.11 MILES

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