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ZINDER Formerly the largest city in Niger and briefly the first capital during the French colonial period, and residence of the Sultan of Damagaram. - Zengou Quartier: northern side of town, mud-brick houses, oldest house in town
- Birni Quartier: picturesque old quarter with French fort on a hill, fine examples of traditional Hausa architecture.
- Grande Mosquée
- Sultan's Palace: from the 19th century, two-storey banco structure with tombs of fomer Sultans
- Sarkin Fulani's house: Fulani chief's residence, façade decorated with colorful raised motifs
- Grand Marché: one of the country's largest, on Thursdays. Salt pillars brought from the Téré, animal market with Tuareg, Fulani, and Bousou traders, best place in Niger to buy leather products : sandals, bags, pouffes, pouches.
Hotels: - Hôtel Amadou Kouran Daga
BP 342 Tel: 227.51.07.42 46 rooms, air-conditioning, restaurant, bar, pool - Hôtel Damagaram
BP 256 Tel: 227.51.03.03 30 rooms, air-conditioning, bar, restaurant, nightclub - Hôtel Central
BP 161 Tel: 227.51.20.47 31 rooms, air-conditioning, restaurant, bar, pool - Hôtel Kalkadamou
fans, shower - Hôtel Kourandaga
Tel : 227.51.07.42 Hausa-style rooms around a courtyard, fans, restaurant
Banks: Outdoor Cinema l'Etoile, rue du Marché Restaurants - Al Ali: African cuisine
- Maquis Amoré: local and European cuisine
- Scotch Bar: near the market
- Snack Bar du Damergou
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