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DoualaBonanjoCulture & sights

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Ancien Palais des Rois BellChecked by NiceThings

Culture & sights in Bonanjo, Douala.

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La Pagode, ancien palais des rois Bell. Photo : FischerFotos / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0
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The story of the place

The royal residence of the Bell dynasty, built at the beginning of the 20th century, during German colonisation, in the historic centre of Douala. Many simply call it “the Pagoda”. Source: Wikipedia.

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In the historic centre of Douala.

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AddressBonanjo, Douala

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Le palais des rois Bell, dit la Pagode, à Bonanjo
Culture

La Pagode: the house of the Bell kings, in the heart of Douala

In Bonanjo, a house with stacked roofs has watched Douala go by since 1905. Behind its light nickname lies the story of a dynasty and of Rudolf Douala Manga Bell, the king who said no.

2 min read· Douala

And after?

A coffee or a table to round off the outing.

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    200 m

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    1.1 km

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    100 m

  • BarbecueBistro Et GrilladeBonanjo

    150 m

  • RestaurantTourne dos BonanjoBonanjo

    300 m

  • Fast foodO'GoodFoodKoumassi

    850 m

Nearby

  • RestaurantLe PalaisBonanjo

    50 m

  • Culture & sightsDoual'ArtBonanjo

    50 m

  • RestaurantSafariBonanjo

    100 m

  • RestaurantLa RucheBonanjo

    100 m

  • HotelK HotelBonanjo

    200 m

  • Chambre de Commerce
    200 m

    Chambre de Commerce

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  • Ancien Siège Woermann Linie
    250 m

    Ancien Siège Woermann Linie

    Culture & sights · Bonanjo

  • NightclubL'OlympiaBonanjo

    250 m

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