Castles in The Gambia
One landmark in the Castle Map atlas, mapped with its photo and story.
- Landmarks
- 1
- Most famous
- Kunta Kinteh Island · #357
- Oldest
- Kunta Kinteh Island · 1651
The most famous castle in The Gambia is Kunta Kinteh Island, ranked #357 of 9,902 in the world.
The Castle Map atlas charts 1 ruin in The Gambia. Every one is plotted with its photo, founding date and story on the interactive castle map of The Gambia.
All 1 castle in The Gambia
- Kunta Kinteh Island17th century · #357 worldwide
Kunta Kinteh Island, formerly called James Island and St Andrew's Island, is an island in the Gambia River, 30 km from the river mouth and near…
Frequently asked questions
How many castles are in The Gambia?
The Castle Map atlas maps 1 ruin in The Gambia: a curated selection of well-documented landmarks from Wikidata, not a count of every fortification ever built.
What is the most famous castle in The Gambia?
Kunta Kinteh Island, ranked #357 of 9,902 worldwide in the atlas's fame ranking, founded in the 17th century.
Which castles in The Gambia are UNESCO World Heritage Sites?
Per Wikidata, 1 of the mapped landmarks holds a UNESCO World Heritage designation, inscribed in its own right or as part of an inscribed ensemble: Kunta Kinteh Island.