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Town in Mopti Region, Mali
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Djenné is a city in Mali, famous for its mosque, which is the biggest mudbrick building in the world. As of 1987, the city had a population of 12,000. Djenné has been recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. UNESCO says on its website that "Djenné became a market centre and an important link in the trans-Saharan gold trade."
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The best day to find transport to Djenné is Monday - market day - when many minibuses and bush taxis make their way to the town.
Read in the guideFor traveling short distances walking may be the best method as it allows you to appreciate the scenery and look at the mud based architecture in the city.
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