Search results
Freetown is Sierra Leone's major urban, economic, financial, cultural, educational and political centre, as it is the seat of the Government of Sierra Leone. The population of Freetown was 1,055,964 at the 2015 census.
3 days ago · Freetown, capital, chief port, and largest city of Sierra Leone, on the rocky Sierra Leone Peninsula, at the seaward tip of a range of wooded hills, which were named Serra Leôa (“Lion Mountains”) by the Portuguese navigator Pedro de Sintra when he explored the West African coast in 1462.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Discover Freetown, the vibrant capital of Sierra Leone, with its rich history, culture and natural beauty. Explore the beaches, markets, historic sites and more in this guide by Sierra Leone Tourism.
- Arrive by sea. Lungi International, Freetown’s airport, is across a sea estuary from Freetown. You can go the long way round over land, but the quickest and safest airport transfer is by boat.
- Find your bearings with the Cotton Tree. In Freetown’s center stands a huge tree, around which early settlers gathered to give thanks on their arrival.
- Know your seasons. Avoid Freetown in August, when the city receives a deluge of rain, causing widespread flooding. In 2017, a mudslide claimed the lives of over 1,000 residents.
- Learn the language of mangoes. In April and May, mangoes are sold individually or in heaps, on street pavements or from the heads of roving vendors. The mangoes come in many shapes, sizes, and colors, and they grow everywhere, some starting off as discarded seeds.
Freetown, Sierra Leone. First settled in the 18th century by freed slaves from America, Nova Scotia and Great Britain, Freetown is a thriving cultural capital on the Atlantic coast of Sierra Leone.
Dec 8, 2021 · Discover the best attractions in Freetown, the capital of Sierra Leone, founded as a settlement for freed slaves. Explore its history, culture, nature and beaches, from museums to wildlife sanctuaries.
Nov 18, 2021 · Discover the history, culture and attractions of Freetown, the capital of Sierra Leone and a former settlement for freed African slaves. Visit museums, churches, beaches, viewpoints and a chimpanzee sanctuary in this West Africa city.
2022's Best Freetown Sierra Leone Hotels. Lowest Rates Guaranteed. 24/7 Support.
Compare prices & save money with Tripadvisor® (World's largest travel website). Detailed reviews and recent photos. Know what to expect before you book.
