Douala is the economic capital and the second largest city in Cameroon. A country in central Africa. Cameroon is often considered a West African country because of its position on the map, but it is a Central African country. The country is also multilingual and has two official languages; English and French. Douala is part of the French-speaking community in the country and is also a coastal city rich in history and tradition. In this article, we will look at some of the monuments worth sightseeing on your trip to the city.

1 ) Maritime Museum of Douala of African Art

Artefacts, photographs, and items are collected, preserved, and exhibited in this Museum to preserve the cultural heritage of the Cameroonian maritime community. The Museum was established in 2013 and had an architectural build of the ship of a dropped anchor. It is located at the Rue de l’Hôpital, Bonanjo. 

this Museum exhibits a collection of sculptures, videos, documents, photographs, maps, and paintings daily. One of the popular themed exhibitions in the Museum includes “Man in his natural environment; Evolution of the types of ships in the world and the ports of Cameroon and the history of and evolution of trade in the ports Cameroon”. The Maritime Museum is divided into three different parts. One section caters to the history of the Wouri coast, slavery, the origin of Douala city, the name Cameroon and the Sawa people. The second section caters to the maritime experience, while the last area has a 3D simulation room and a conference room, which looks like the interior of a boat. This Museum is suitable for a family-oriented vacation.

2 ) Cathedral of St Peter and Paul Bonadibong
 This building was erected in 1936 by the French Spiritian fathers. The cathedral is a significant piece of historical monument of Douala based on the legacy of Father Pallotins. The building is located opposite the Mbappe Lepe Stadium. 

The architectural structure of the building has Byzantine and neo-Roman elements. The column and domes symbolise Byzantine elements, but the entire structure represents the neo-Roman elements, including its porch. The architectural build makes for a perfect tourist picture because of the broad angle shoot take.

3) La Nouvelle Liberte

 La Nouvelle Liberte is located in the middle of the busiest roundabouts in the Ddeido suburb of Douala, Cameroon, and it is the most historical landmark in the area. It is an iconic and public artwork. It was created by Joseph-Francis Sumégné, a Cameroonian painter and sculptor, in 1996. 

 The magnificent work of art is made of recycled scrap metals and stands at 12m. It weighs 8 tons and has a wingspan of 5 meters. The artwork was only inaugurated eleven years after its creation due to negative media and disagreements the artwork spurred after its creation. The structure is seen as the gateway to Douala city. The locals and kids in the community named the sculpture Njo Njo of Deido (the monster of Deido).

4) Ekom Nkam Waterfalls

The Ekom-Nkam waterfalls, also known as Chutes d’Ekom Nkam, are captivating twin waterfalls located 30km from Bafang within the Littoral district of Southwestern Cameroon. The waterfalls are 80m tall and are surrounded by a breathtakingly beautiful forest and rocky landscapes. 

The waterfall’s name is derived from the village in which the waterfall resides. Tourists can experience the view of the captivating waterfalls from afar or get a closer look on top. The Ekom-Nkam waterfalls cascade down into the Nkam river and join the Makombé River; together, they become the Wouri River. Tourists will have to pay an extra amount if they stay at this destination for more than an hour. The best time to visit the Ekom-Nkam waterfalls is during the rainy season, as the water currents are stronger than during the dry season.

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