To help inspire or plan your trip to Burkina Faso, some of its major attractions
for travellers are shown below, including some of the best natural, historical, cultural and adventure sites in the country.
These include all of UNESCO World Heritage Sites for Burkina Faso which represent the best
of the world's cultural and natural heritage.
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Cities of interest in Burkina Faso
| Ouagadougou | |
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Ouagadougou, the capital of Burkina Faso, is a vibrant and chaotic city and one of the cultural centres of West Africa. Once the capital of the Mossi empire, Ouaga is now home to all the country's major ethnic tribes. The city is famed for its nightlife and as a centre to experience the music for which the region is renowned. | |
| Bobo-Dioulasso | |
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Bobo-Dioulasso is Burkina Faso's second city and is one of the most vibrant and attractive in West Africa. The city is a mix of French and Sudanese style colonial architecture, with highlights including the train station and the Great Mosque, built to resemble the famous mosque of Djenne. The Grand Marché contains a great selection of tribal arts from all over West Africa and the unique masks of this region. Bobo-Dioulasso is known as the 'Music Capital of Burkina Faso' and the city comes alive at night-time and the weekend with the rhythms of West African music | |