Things to see in Burkina Faso

37 places worth seeing in Burkina Faso on an illustrated map: Ruins of Loropéni, Lake Tengrela, Ouagadougou Cathedral, Karfiguéla waterfalls and Saint-Augustin cathedral in Koudougou, and more. Zoom in and watch the landmarks, museums, nature and fun appear.

Highlights

  1. Ruins of Loropéni With imposing stone wall this ruined fortress is the best preserved of about ten in the area. Believed to be at least a thousand years old a
  2. Lake Tengrela It's fun to scan for hippos. The best time to actually see the hippos is early morning or before sunset. Otherwise you're just in for a nice
  3. Ouagadougou Cathedral Built by the French in the 1930s, it is one of the largest in western Africa. The architecture is reminiscent of a European romanesque basil
  4. Karfiguéla waterfalls Watch out for the types who will try to guide you. It's difficult to resist the temptation to take a dip in the falls, but the water might g
  5. Saint-Augustin cathedral in Koudougou Building in Africa.
  6. Arli National Park National park in Burkina Faso.
  7. Mount Tenakourou The highest mountain in Burkina Faso.
  8. Stade du 4 Août Stadium in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso.
  9. Lake Bam Lake in Burkina.
  10. Lake Kompienga Lake.
  11. Stade Municipal Stadium in Burkina Faso.
  12. Mare of Oursi Lake in Burkina Faso.
  13. Stade Général Aboubacar Sangoulé Lamizana Stadium of Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso.
  14. Musée de Manega Museum in the village of Manega, Burkina Faso, that specializes in the arts and musical instruments of the country.
  15. Bobo Dioulasso Grand Mosque Mosque in Sudano-Sahelian style.
  16. Symposium de sculpture sur granit de Laongo Sculpture park in Burkina Faso.
  17. Musée de la musique de Ouagadougou Music museum in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso.
  18. Our Lady of Graces Cathedral, Koupéla Church in Koupéla, Burkina Faso.
  19. Chutes de Koudou Waterfall in Benin.
  20. Great Mosque of Ouagadougou Mosque in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso.
  21. Musée national du Burkina Faso
  22. Cathedral Notre-Dame-de-Lourdes of Bobo-Dioulasso Building in Burkina Faso.
  23. Memorial Thomas Sankara Memorial and public space in Ouagadougou in tribute to Captain Thomas Sankara and his 12 companions murdered on 15 October 1987.
  24. Bantia Botanical Garden
  25. Monument to National Heroes Monument in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso.
  26. Saint Peter's Cathedral in Banfora Building in Burkina Faso.
  27. Sainte-Anne cathedral in Dédougou Building in Burkina Faso.
  28. Saints-Pierre-et-Paul cathedral in Diébougou Building in Burkina Faso.
  29. Sainte-Anne de Dor cathedral Building in Burkina Faso.
  30. Notre-Dame de Kaya cathedral
  31. Saint Joseph Cathedral of Fada N’Gourma
  32. Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption, Manga Cathedral in Manga, Burkina Faso.
  33. cathedral of Our Lady of the Perpetual Help in Nouna
  34. Cathedral of Christ, King of the Universe Cathedral in Ouahigouya, Burkina Faso.
  35. Cathedral of Maria Regina Cathedral in Tenkodogo, Burkina Faso.
  36. Water museum of Burkina Faso Cultural history museum.
  37. Musée Communal Sogossira Sanon Museum in Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso.

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