Things To Do
What to do in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
Suggested Restaurants
(30-50 euros per person)
Peskesi
- Address: P.O. Box 32, Gazi 71414, Heraklion, Crete, GR
- Tel: +302814266000
- Website: [email protected]
- Category: (prices subject to change based on availability and season)
Peskesi
- Address: P.O. Box 32, Gazi 71414, Heraklion, Crete, GR
- Tel: +302814266000
- Website: [email protected]
- Category: (prices subject to change based on availability and season)
Peskesi
- Address: P.O. Box 32, Gazi 71414, Heraklion, Crete, GR
- Tel: +302814266000
- Website: [email protected]
- Category: (prices subject to change based on availability and season)
(15-25 euros per person)
Peskesi
- Address: P.O. Box 32, Gazi 71414, Heraklion, Crete, GR
- Tel: +302814266000
- Website: [email protected]
- Category: (prices subject to change based on availability and season)
Peskesi
- Address: P.O. Box 32, Gazi 71414, Heraklion, Crete, GR
- Tel: +302814266000
- Website: [email protected]
- Category: (prices subject to change based on availability and season)
Peskesi
- Address: P.O. Box 32, Gazi 71414, Heraklion, Crete, GR
- Tel: +302814266000
- Website: [email protected]
- Category: (prices subject to change based on availability and season)
Peskesi
- Address: P.O. Box 32, Gazi 71414, Heraklion, Crete, GR
- Tel: +302814266000
- Website: [email protected]
- Category: (prices subject to change based on availability and season)
Peskesi
- Address: P.O. Box 32, Gazi 71414, Heraklion, Crete, GR
- Tel: +302814266000
- Website: [email protected]
- Category: (prices subject to change based on availability and season)
Peskesi
- Address: P.O. Box 32, Gazi 71414, Heraklion, Crete, GR
- Tel: +302814266000
- Website: [email protected]
- Category: (prices subject to change based on availability and season)
1. National Heroes Monument
The National Heroes Monument, also known as the National Heroes Memorial or Martyrs’ Roundabout, is a symbolic monument located in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. Built in 2008, it is dedicated to the personalities and martyrs who have marked the history of the country through their patriotic commitment and sacrifice for independence, peace, and democracy. A symbol of the resilience of the Burkinabè people, it is considered one of the most important and imposing monuments in Burkina Faso.
The memorial was restored following the events of 2014 and 2015, which resulted in 42 deaths and over 900 injuries. The transitional government decided to honor the victims of the popular uprising by dedicating the National Heroes Monument to them. Thus, in addition to the historical heroes, the martyrs of the uprising are also recognized.
2. Thomas Sankara Memorial
The Thomas Sankara Memorial is located in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, dedicated to the memory of Burkinabè President Thomas Sankara. It is erected on the site of the Council of Entente, where Sankara was assassinated. Construction of the monument began in 2019, and it was officially opened in 2020. In February 2023, Thomas Sankara and the 12 other individuals who were assassinated in October 1987 were buried behind the statue of the memorial.
The Thomas Sankara Memorial is a project supported by a group of actors, including filmmakers, artists, journalists, and companions of the August 1983 revolution. Fundraising campaigns were initiated across Africa, Europe, and even the United States to finance the construction of the monument on the site of the Council of Entente. The total cost of the construction project amounted to several million dollars.
The inauguration of the Thomas Sankara Memorial took place in March 2019, with the presence of former Ghanaian President John Jerry Rawlings. The statue initially unveiled sparked significant controversy on social media due to its deviation from the authentic image of the former president of Burkina Faso. As a result, it was removed for corrections in the workshop and then reinstalled in February 2020. On May 17, 2020, during a ceremony marking the anniversary of Thomas Sankara’s arrest, the statue was unveiled again in the presence of family members and government officials.
The Thomas Sankara Memorial has now become a tourist and pilgrimage site, welcoming between 200 and 400 visitors per day.
3. National Museum of Burkina
The National Museum of Burkina Faso is a cultural institution located in Ouagadougou, the capital of Burkina Faso. It is situated on a 29-hectare plot at the end of Thomas Sankara Avenue, facing the Charles De Gaulle Pediatric Hospital in Ouagadougou. Established in 1962, the museum remained a project for a long time. Its foundation stone was laid by the Minister of Culture, Arts, and Tourism on October 23, 2000. It was inaugurated on December 23, 2004. After several years of institutional instability, the National Museum became a public establishment of the state with scientific, cultural, and technical character (EPSCT) on March 20, 2002. Since February 2020, filmmaker Apolline Traoré has served as the ambassador of the National Museum. The National Museum inherited its initial collections from the Fundamental Institute of Black Africa. The museum has since enriched its collections through several collection campaigns.Today, its collections comprise approximately 14,000 objects, including 12,271 inventoried items: archaeological remains, jewelry, Bobo masks, Lobi and Sénoufo statues, musical instruments, weapons, traditional habitats, and agricultural tools. The museum also features an open-air theater, which hosts various cultural events and performances, further enriching the cultural landscape of Burkina Faso.
4. BangrWeogo Urban Park
BangrWeogo is an urban park located in the city center of Ouagadougou, the capital of Burkina Faso. It covers an area of 240 hectares and is nicknamed the “green lung” of Ouagadougou. This forest was originally owned by the Mossi chiefs, who protected it and kept sacred animals, sites, and objects within it. In 1932, the forest was enclosed by a fence.
On October 9, 1936, a written decision was made by the governor of French West Africa, imposing certain restrictions on the area. In 1995, development work began, including a 7.5 km fence. By 1997, the external improvements were finally completed. In 2001, Bangr Weogo Park was officially transferred to the municipality of Ouagadougou. The urban park, also known as “Bängr Weogo,” which means “Forest of Knowledge” in the Mooré language, is managed by the municipality of Ouagadougou.
BangrWeogo Park is a forested area that spans 240 hectares and is a popular recreational and relaxation space for visitors. This site has been preserved to combat desertification and pollution, and it serves as an educational framework for environmental awareness. The park is safe and accessible to everyone.
The site also houses a museum that displays hunting trophies from avian wildlife, aquatic fauna, mammals, and other curiosities. Additionally, there is a library, an audiovisual room, a bar-restaurant, and playgrounds for children
5. Filmsmakers’ Monument
The construction of this monument began in September 1986 and was completed in February 1987. Its inauguration took place in March 1987. Two years later, on the occasion of the tenth anniversary of the Panafrican Film and Television Festival of Ouagadougou (FESPACO), the decision was made to erect a monument. In 1986, the results of the competition were published, and the model by architect Ali Fao and urban planner Ignace Sawadogo was selected for its “originality and futuristic architecture.” This monument symbolizes the tools of filmmakers: camera lenses, film reels, zooms, and telephoto lenses. The monument was erected to pay tribute to filmmakers.
The libation ceremony held at the foot of the monument during each FESPACO (according to African tradition) is an opportunity to honor ancestors and seek their blessings
