Bo French Cultural Center, Bissau, Guinea-Bissau
The French Cultural Center is located in Bissau, which is the capital of Guinea-Bissau. It is essential in nurturing the French and Bissau culture. The center is a venue of movies, concerts, dance or even French Class to continually develop the ties between the city and the French Culture. One of the darkest moments that happened in the place is the Pidjiguiti massacre in 1959. A light in the Cathedral of Bissau is being maintained by the harbormaster in commemoration of what happened.
Bissau is the nearest city you can find and is the largest city in Guinea-Bissau. The everyday life of the people that includes its economy and politics is rooted in their history and culture. One great place to visit is the Bissau Velho where a lot of historical establishment is found. The remains of the presidential palace and the old Iberian palace still stand there. You can also visit the National Ethnographic Museum that exhibits the culture and social life of the people of Bissau. It also has a library with 14,000 volumes of books. If you just want to relax and enjoy some peacefulness, visit Porto Pidjiguiti or also known as the Port of Bissau. You can watch the full panoramic view of the city here and enjoy watching some pelicans. In booking Bissau Hotels, you can choose a lot of options. Hotel Ceiba Bissau is a 5-star hotel that offers great hotel services in a reasonable price. Uaque Hotel Resort on the other hand, offers affordable rooms and hotel services.
