Monrovia Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
capital city of Liberia
About Monrovia
From the harbor city's establishment in 1822 to Liberia's 1847 declaration of independence, the American Colonization Society resettled approximately 3200 former African-American andCaribbeanslaves and their descendants. The city was named Monrovia in 1824 afterUS president James Monroe, then a prominent supporter of the colony. Approximately 29% of the Liberian population live in the 5-square-mile (13 km²) capital city. There are a number of merchants lining the streets of downtown, selling used clothes, household wares, and an interesting selection of DVDs. Waterside market is the largest local indoor/outdoor market, with narrow walkways between busy stalls. There are two large, well-stocked supermarkets in the city center to offer a surprising selection of Western foods. Despite its woe
Top Attractions in Monrovia
Explore the best things to see and do in Monrovia:
- ★Antoinette Tubman Stadium
- ★Blo Degbo—Rock formation
- ★Ducor Hotel
- ★National Museum of Liberia
- ★Samuel Kanyon Doe Sports Complex
Where to Eat in Monrovia
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Diana
- 🍴Exclusive Supermarket
- 🍴FuZion D'Afrique Restaurant
- 🍴Greenland
- 🍴Monoprix
- 🍴P.A.'s Rib House
Where to Stay in Monrovia
- 🏨Corina Hotel
- 🏨Hotel Provident
- 🏨Kendeja Resorts and Villas
- 🏨Mamba Point
- 🏨Moko's Guest House
- 🏨Royal Hotel
Monrovia Travel Guide Sections
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