Bamako, Mali
Martyrs Bridge
The Martyrs Bridge of Bamako, Mali connects the older sections of the city to its suburbs on the south shore of the Niger River. One of three road bridges across the Niger at Bamako, it is also known as the "Old Bridge". Opened in 1957 when Mali was under French colonial rule, it was renamed the Martyrs Bridge in 1991 following the deaths of protesters against the rule of Moussa Traoré.
- City
- Bamako
- Country
- Mali
- Category
- Landmark
- Suggested visit
- About 45 minutes
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