The African Renaissance Monument (French: Monument de la Renaissance Africaine) is a 52-metre (171 ft) tall bronze statue located on top of one of the twin hills known as Collines des Mamelles, outside Dakar, Senegal.

Nov 28, 2024 · The monument is located atop one of the twin hills known as Collines des Mamelles, in the Ouakam suburb of Dakar, Senegal and dominates the area around Les Almadies.

Apr 3, 2010 · Monument De La Renaissance Africaine, is a bronze statue perched on a hill in Dakar, Senegal. The representation of a man, woman and child emerging from a volcano was inaugurated at a ceremony on April 3, 2010, featuring hundreds of drummers and dancers.

Sep 26, 2022 · Billed as the highest (not to be confused with the tallest) sculpture in the world, the 164 feet of steel frame and bronze bodies atop the 300-foot-high hill creates a towering …

Dec 28, 2023 · Standing proudly at 49 meters on the shores of Dakar, Senegal, the African Renaissance Monument is a colossal masterpiece designed by Senegalese sculptor Ousmane Sow. Opened to the public in 2010, this iconic structure reaches towards the skies, overlooking the vastness of the Atlantic Ocean.

Mar 12, 2025 · Dakar is filled with striking monuments, including the tallest statue in Africa. We look at the history of Dakar's memorials and where to find them.

Inaugurated in 2010 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the country's independence, this massive monument stands 52 metres high, representing Senegal's return to freedom and sovereignty. The statue, representing a Senegalese family, embodies …

May 24, 2018 · The African Renaissance Monument in Dakar, Senegal is the tallest statue in the African continent. It was constructed at a cost of US$ 27 million. The 160-feet bronze statue stands on the peak of the Collines des Mamelles hills in the Senegalese capital, Dakar. Pierre Goudiaby of Senegal designed it based on the ideas of President Wade.

Jun 6, 2023 · The Senegal Renaissance Monument stands tall and proud as Africa’s tallest statue, representing a significant cultural symbol in the country. This magnificent sculpture, …

Allegedly Africa's highest statue, the African Renaissance Monument was unveiled in 2010 to commemorate Senegal's 50 years of independence from France. At 49m in height, it is taller than New York City's Statue of Liberty and Rio de Janeiro's Christ the Redeemer.