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Providence Island

Monrovia, Liberia
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Ranked #3 of 4 attractions in Monrovia
4.0 of 5 stars 3 Reviews
Description: The landing spot of freed American slaves who settled in Liberia in the early 1820s.
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed July 19, 2010
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This is basically a small island that may have seen better times. We were hassled when we got there by youths claiming to be from a Ministry, and demanding money to show us around. The Island itself is nothing exciting - it is a patch of land with some large trees and buildings under renovation, surrounded by water filled with... More

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Free Town
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 23, 2005
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The Are not a word to express for a such indimenticable and Magic Moment, Liberia it is the most Magic Touch of the Continental of Africa , an my self i visit all of them , and Liberia and Malawi the are attach on to my Heart ( Cuore ) Ever Green Country s Snake More

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29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 2, 2005
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i grew up in Liberia and every holliday or every time i got a chance my freinds and i would hop on the bus and go to providence island. it has always been one of my favorite sites to visit in liberia. the entrance to the island is an iron gate about 3 to 4 feet tall. there's also a... More

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