Fun things to do in Dakar include a visit to the Hann Park and Zoo, which contains over 130 animals, Dakar Cathedral and IFAN Museum of African Art. Another top attraction in Dakar is the Dakar Grand Mosque, which was built in 1964. For the brave-hearted tourists, Dakar presents some sweet challenges. The first no doubt is trying to hold your own against the countless troops of tradesmen vying to sell you items on the street of Dakar.  The House of Slaves is a a famous historical place in Dakar. It's a memorial to the Atlantic slave trade on Gorée Island, 3 km off the coast of the city. Lake Retba or Lake Rose located less than 1h away from the capital city of Senegal is a popular day-trip destination for dakarois and tourists. It's also a great place to visit, and if you are a fan of bird watching, Les Almadies is another great place to see seabirds.