Albert Market

The Albert Market is a street market in Banjul, The Gambia, that was originally referred to as Royal Albert Market, which is one of the best places to visit in Banjul. The market, which is on Liberation Avenue, was constructed in the middle of the nineteenth century. It has the name of Albert, Prince Consort, who ruled the Gambia during the colonial era and was the spouse of Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland.

The locals can buy anything they could possibly need at the wholesale and retail market, from clothing to hardware. The scale of the tourist market and artisan stalls, which serve the tourist sector, is astounding, and there is a wide selection. Before you have seen it all, the crowds and jostling may aggravate you, but you are only a short distance from the river or the African Heritage Centre, where you can rest for a while. The market in Banjul is a must-see attraction for tourists, but Serrekunda is just as wonderful, if not better. A complete mini-community lives on the foreshore in improvised homes as pirogues cut across the river and big ferry boats come and go.

Location: FC3H+GJC, Banjul, Gambia

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