Activities in Dschibuti-Stadt

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We take a look at the best activities in Dschibuti-Stadt-the only metropolis in the country

Let's be honest: You don't come to Dschibuti, a tiny spot of land on the horn of Africa to visit his city. You come to Dschibuti to swim with the whale sharks, to see the sparkling chimneys on the Lac Abbé and to tumble around in the crystal -clear water of the Lac Assal, the deepest point in Africa.

If you have a few hours, it's worth walking through the capital. As you will undoubtedly experience during your stay, Dschibuti-Stadt is practically free from crime in view of the strong military presence and can therefore be largely explored on foot-that's exactly what we did.

We take a look at the best activities in Dschibuti-Stadt, which we collected on our afternoon of the city exploration.

place Ménélik

Alt = "Activities in the city of Dschibuti Place Ménélik"> Atlas & Boots The Place Ménélik is what Dschibuti-Stadt is closest to a city center

The Place Ménélik, which officially referred to on June 27, 1977-the day on which Jibuti was independent of France-was called Place du 27, what Dschibuti-Stadt comes closest to a city center. Moorish arcades and white whitewashed buildings line the place and give the area a strange Arabic and European flair.

The places buzz in the morning, empty in the afternoon when the city sleeps, and then wake up to life around 3 p.m. Numerous cafes, bars and restaurants line the space and offer many places to refreshment for food or coffee. We recommend pizzaiolo right next to the main square for delicious blue-cheeese pizza.

Europaviertel

alt = "Activities in the European Center of Dschibuti-Stadt"> Atlas & Boots The DSchibutian government is located in the Assemblée Nationale

The Europaviertel around the Place Ménélik houses a variety of shops and administrative buildings, the most impressive of the modern assemblés in which the DSchibutian government is located.

In the surrounding wider roads as well as in the banks, pharmacies and supermarkets of the city, there are also many other options for eating and drinking. A walk through the wider streets of the district gives an insight into the direction in which the city moves.

Hamoudi mosque and the African quarter

alt = "Activities in the mosque of DSchibuti-Stadt"> Type; CC BY-SA 2.0 The Hamoudi mosque in the African quarter

The most famous building of Dschibuti-Stadt, the Hamoudi mosque, dominates this chaotic corner of Dschibuti-Stadt. The mosque built in 1906 is one of the largest in the city and offers space for over 1,000 believers.

The Les Caisses Market in the surrounding quarters 1, as it is also called, is an arbitrary mix of alleys, street stalls and shops. The best souvenir shops in the city are crowded on these streets, from wood carvings to clothing.

Volkspalast

alt = "Interesting facts about Dschibuti Volkspalast of the city of Dschibuti"> Atlas & Boots We couldn't get the People’s Palace so close

The monument complex of the People's Palace is located on the promenade of Rue de Geneve. The complex, a gift of China, was officially opened in 1985 to remind and celebrate the independence struggle.

The complex was closed for security reasons, which may be related to the 40th anniversary of independence from Dschibuti - we received different answers from all we asked. We only know that armed soldiers will tell them very sharply that they are not allowed to approach him!

l’Escale

alt = "Activities in the Presidential Palace of DSchibuti-Stadt"> Atlas & Boots A look at the Presidential Palace of L’Scale

The only sunset walk in the city is probably worth the effort as long as you eat a little something in one of the cafes or restaurants on nearby Rue de Venice (don't be fooled by the name). We heard a lot of good things about the Moonlight Restaurant.

The marina itself is decay, but the view of the coast and the city's skyline, dominated by the presidential palace (which cannot be entered), almost makes the dam worth a trip. Note that during our visit the street of Ménélik (Ave Adm. Bernard) was closed to L’Scale from the security reasons mentioned above, which means that it was a very long walk to achieve L’Escale.

Cathédrale Notre-Dame du Bon-Pasteur

alt = “activities in the cathedral of DSchibuti”> Frank64DG; CC BY-SA 2.0 The unique Cathédrale Notre-Dame du Bon-Pasteur

The modern but striking architecture of the Cathédrale Notre-Dame du Bon-Pasteur (our dear wife, mother of the good shepherd) stands out like a miracle thumb in jibuti. The cathedral was built in 1964 on the site of a much older church and serves the Catholic population of Dschibuti. Glittering mussels are engraved into their concrete facade.

pit stops

We interrupted our day with a stop at the Jus de Fruits Chez Mahad just around the corner from the Hamoudi mosque. Mahad offers a huge selection of 45 different refreshing juices and smoothies.

The Indian restaurant Sings near the old train station is a great place to end your day in Dschibuti-Stadt. It was just our favorite restaurant in the city and open all day.

further outside

  • Visiting the Decan Wildlife Refuge in Dschibuti
  • diving in jibuti: my first wreck
  • swim with whale sharks in jibuti
  • salt of the earth: Visiting the Lac Assal in Dschibuti
  • lac abbé in jibuti: apocalypse wow

activities in Dschibuti-Stadt: The essentials

What: Discover the best activities in Dschibuti-Stadt.

Where: We stayed in the Hotel Residence de L’Or was a mid -range hotel in the center of the city. The rooms are large and functional with excellent WiFi and view of the Menelik-Platz. (Ask for a non -smoking room if you don't smoke.)

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The reception is occupied with English -language staff who is friendly and helpful, not least Mustafa, who radiates the Dschibutic charm (if he says Hakuna, Matata is said).

The residence is near restaurants, shops and amenities, including Pizzaiolo down the street, which makes a great pizza with blue cheese - but be warned that the prices for food and accommodation in DSchibuti are high, so adapt your expectations accordingly.

Overall, the Residence de l’Or was a comfortable starting point to start our journey.

When: The best time for a visit to Dschibuti is November to January when Walhaie pays off your annual visit and the weather is cooler. The temporary season from October and February to April is also a good time for a visit, but you will not see whale sharks. May-September is extremely hot.

like: Use the Google Map above to find the best activities in Dschibuti-Stadt. The city is very small and quite accessible (albeit quite busy and dusty).

Note that the city is usually closed from noon until 3 p.m. It is a quiet time to explore, but most restaurants, shops and cafés are closed. In addition, you can encounter a certain hostility to photography. Do not take pictures of a government building or the police and always inquire with stand owners and shop owners before taking photos of your products.

taxis from the airport require fixed driving prices for hotels in the city (approx. 2,000 DJF / $ 11). Check the board outside the airport to ensure that you are not calculated too high fees.

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lonely planet Ethiopia & Dschibuti is a useful travel guide for jibuti, ideal for those who want to explore the most important sights and take the less busy road.

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