Djenne

Djenne, located about 600 kilometers from the country's capital, Bamako, is the most picturesque city in Mali, if not all of Africa. In the Inland Niger Delta region of central Mali, Djenné is a town and an urban commune. The town serves as the administrative center for the Djenné Cercle, which is one of the Mopti Region's eight subdivisions. In 2009, the commune had a population of 32,944 people, which included eleven neighbouring settlements.

In February, when the mosque's annual plastering takes place, is the greatest time to visit Djenne. This is one of the things about Mali you should know before travelling. Its architecture is one-of-a-kind, and its allure is undeniable; the splendor of the city leaves visitors awestruck. Djenné is a diamond, a precious treasure. Imagine a city made entirely of sand, or De banco, to be more accurate. Nothing seems out of place, including the houses, buildings, and mosques, and the entire scene appears surreal. It's much more stunning as the sun rises and sets. The light becomes even more gorgeous, and the city becomes even more magnificent. The sunlight cast a golden hue on the walls.

The town is known for its unusual adobe architecture, particularly the Great Mosque, which was constructed in 1907 on the site of a previous mosque. Djenné-Djenno, to the south of the town, is the location of one of Sub-Saharan Africa's earliest known settlements. In 1988, UNESCO declared Djenné, along with Djenné-Djenno, as a World Heritage Site.