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Albreda

Albreda brings together buildings and remains linked to European trade on the Gambia River. It forms part of a historic group with Juffureh and Kunta Kinteh Island, best understood by relating its sites and the river journey.

Albreda
Photo by Tjeerd Wiersma from Amsterdam, The Netherlands Source: Wikimedia Commons Licence: CC BY 2.0
The place

What makes it special

  • Buildings and remains associated with European trade
  • Historical connection with Juffureh and Kunta Kinteh Island
  • The river as a route of trade, violence, displacement and cultural contact
Albreda
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Kunta Kinteh Island, Albreda and Juffureh along the Gambia River
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Albreda

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Ruins of the fort on Kunta Kinteh Island beside the Gambia River.

Kunta Kinteh Island, Albreda and Juffureh along the Gambia River

A visit to Kunta Kinteh Island, Albreda and Juffureh is best understood as a journey through connected histories, not a quick excursion to some ruins.

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Profile updated: 13/09/2026