Togo

Temples & religious sites

Sacred Heart Cathedral

Built in just over a year during the German colonial period, this cathedral has become an iconic landmark of Lomé, Togo. As the seat of the Catholic archdiocese, it's a great stop on a stroll through the city center.

Temples & religious sites

Holy Spirit Cathedral, Kpalimé

Holy Spirit Cathedral is a Catholic cathedral located in the small southern Togolese town of Kpalimé. Named in honor of the Holy Spirit, it stands as a notable religious landmark in this modest town.

Shopping & districts

Akodessawa Fetish Market

Located in the Akodessewa district of Lomé, Togo, this market is widely known for its wide array of items used in traditional voodoo and folk remedies. It offers a glimpse into unique West African indigenous culture.

Shopping & districts

Lomé Grand Market

Lomé Grand Market is a large traditional market in the center of Lomé, Togo, offering a variety of spices such as cinnamon and cloves. Visitors can also enjoy the lively vendors and street performances.

Heritage & monuments

Independence Monument, Lome

This monument commemorates Togo's independence from France in 1960. A figure breaking free of chains stands alongside a woman holding a cooking pot, together evoking the meaning of independence.

Shopping & districts

Nyékonakpoé

Nyékonakpoé is a neighborhood in Lomé, Togo, where you can experience local street life up close.

Nature

Kamalo Falls

A waterfall in the Missahoé forest reserve near Kpalimé, in Kloto Prefecture in the Plateaux Region. It's considered Togo's most visited waterfall, making it a great stop for a hike.

Temples & religious sites

Saint-Pierre-et-Saint-Paul d'Aného cathedral

This cathedral impresses with its ochre-and-yellow exterior walls and a bell tower shaped like a lighthouse. Inside, murals depicting the Creation and Noah's Ark fill the walls, making it a rewarding place to explore slowly.