Turkey Embassy in Mali
Information about Turkey Embassy in Mali
Address
Cité du Niger, M-105, Niarela – Bamako, Mali
Contact Number
+ 223 70 07 10 08 and + 223 77 70 00 07
Website
The Embassy of Turkey in Mali is located in the city of Bamako. The Turkish Government’s representation in Mali operates for the welfare of the citizens of Turkey and Mali. The Turkish Embassy in Mali is in charge of managing cultural exchange and diplomatic services. The embassy provides consular services to Turkish nationals, such as issuing passports, emergency travel documents, visas or visa extensions and assistance during legal situations and emergencies. Mali citizens can avail the Turkish Embassy services which are entitled to them, such as document attestation, Turkey visa or residence assistance, visa interview, etc.
Mali is a remarkable tourist destination in the West Africa region. The Republic of Mali (Mali) is also referred to as a ‘landlocked country,’ due to the geographical location of the country which leads to the absence of oceans or seas. Travelling to Mali opens up the opportunity to enjoy the country’s natural beauty and local culture, here’s a few destinations to visit in Mali.
Bamako
The city offers beautiful tourist places and monuments that exhibit the cultural importance of the country. Mali National Park is the largest and well-protected forest reserve in the city which extends to over 2100 hectares. The National Museum is an archaeological museum that exhibits the glorious history and cultural importance of the country. The museum also features ancient artifacts and contemporary art. A few other places include The National Zoo, Tower of Africa, Grande Mosquée de Bamako, etc.
Timbuktu
The ancient city of Timbuktu is located in the Northern parts of the city. Timbuktu or the ‘City of 333 Saints,’ is a treasure site that encompasses 16 tombs in total and some of which were built during the 13th century. Timbuktu is home to 3 ancient mosques in West Africa namely, Sankore, Sidi Yahia and Djinguereber, which were built during the 14th century. A walk around the city offers an impressive experience of witnessing the mud-brick ancient homes, mosques and other buildings.
Dogon Country
Travellers looking to explore the culture of the Mali country in depth and adventure seekers looking for the best hiking trail to explore the city should visit the Dogon Country in Mali. Falaise de Bandiagara in Dogon Country is home to the highest cliff which extends to a length of 150 km. Dogon Villages offer the cultural importance of the Dogon People. The Dogon Country region is renowned for its landscape and mud house which blends with the landscape, traditional dance and rock art.
Djenné
Djenné is a popular town and famous tourist site in Mali. Like all the tourist attractions in Mali, Djenné is well-known for the mud-brick architecture namely the Great Mosque of Djenné. The mosque is a living example of Sudanese-style architecture and the significance of Islamic culture in Mali. The entire mosque was built with mud, which makes the mosque the largest mud-brick mosque built in the world. The city celebrates a vibrant annual festival, the ‘Fête de Crépissage,’ with traditional dance, music and rituals.
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Mali is a beautiful country to visit, with a great mud house and historic monuments. Travellers can also visit the other places such as Casino de l'Amitié à Bamako or enjoy shopping around the markets of the country. Prior to booking the travel tickets to Mali check on the visa and passport requirements.