Destruction Bay
Destruction Bay is a bay in Western Area, Sierra Leone. Destruction Bay is situated nearby to the locality Savage Square, as well as near the neighborhood Cline Town.Places of Interest
Highlights include National Museum and Cotton Tree.
National Museum
Museum
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The Sierra Leone National Museum, previously known as the Sierra Leone Museum and the Museum of the Sierra Leone Society, is the national museum of Sierra Leone. it is located at the junction of Siaka Stevens Street and Pademba Road in central Freetown.
Cotton Tree
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The Cotton Tree is a kapok tree that is a historic symbol of Freetown, the capital city of Sierra Leone. The Cotton Tree gained importance in 1792 when a group of formerly enslaved African Americans, who had gained their freedom by fighting for the British during the American Revolutionary War, settled the site of modern Freetown.
Sacred Heart Cathedral
Church
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The Sacred Heart Cathedral also simply called Cathedral of Freetown, is a religious building that is affiliated with the Catholic Church and is located in the Howe street of the town of Freetown, capital and most populous city of the African country of Sierra Leone.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Tower Hill and Leicester.
Tower Hill
Suburb
Tower Hill is an affluent government and residential neighborhood in central Freetown, Sierra Leone. Tower Hill is located within the central business district in downtown Freetown.
Leicester
Village
Leicester is a coastal town in the Western Area Rural District of Sierra Leone. The town lies approximately fifteen miles east of Freetown. The town has an estimated population of 18,678. Leicester is situated 3½ km south of Destruction Bay.
Kissy
Suburb
Kissy is a neighbourhood located in the East End of the capital, Freetown, in Sierra Leone. It is known for its various health services, including the United Methodist Church Health and Maternity ward, as well as Kissy Mental Hospital. Kissy is situated 4½ km southeast of Destruction Bay.
Destruction Bay
- Type: Bay
- Category: body of water
- Location: Western Area, Sierra Leone, West Africa, Africa
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
8.49239° or 8° 29′ 33″ northLongitude
-13.22123° or 13° 13′ 16″ westOpen location code
6CW8FQRH+XGGeoNames ID
2409639
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