Museum
Mercado de Escravos
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The Mercado de Escravos (Slave Market) is a poignant museum housed in the building where the first recorded sale of African slaves in Europe took place in 1444. Through informative panels, artifacts, and multimedia displays, the museum traces the brutal history of the slave trade from its origins in Lagos to its global impact. Visitors gain a sobering understanding of this dark chapter, with the building itself serving as a powerful historical witness.
Don't miss
- View the original 15th-century building where the first slave auctions occurred.
- Read detailed exhibits on the transatlantic slave trade and Lagos's role in it.
- See artifacts such as shackles and documents that illustrate the human cost.
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Mercado de Escravos
You can visit Mercado de Escravos on your own. A guide mainly adds context, what you are looking at and why it matters, and a tour can add transport or combine nearby sights into one day.
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