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THE SOUTHWEST
Southwestern Burkina Faso ticks all the right boxes, with a heady mix of natural and cul-
tural sights vying for your attention.
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Bobo-Dioulasso
POP 490,000
Bobo, as it's widely known, may be Burkina Faso's second-largest city, but it has a small-
town charm and its tree-lined streets exude a languid, semi-tropical atmosphere that makes
it a favourite rest stop for travellers.
You'll have plenty to do during the day in and around the city, but save some energy for
night-time to enjoy Bobo's thriving music scene and excellent restaurants.
Sights
Grande Mosquée
MOSQUE
(admission CFA1000)
Built in 1893, the Grande Mosquée is an outstanding example of Sahel-
style mud architecture, with conical towers and wooden struts (which both support the
structure and act as scaffolding during replastering). Visits take you inside the building and
onto the roof terrace, where you'll get a different perspective of the towers.
