subject: The Freetown Profile [print this page] Freetown is the center of operations and nationalized capital city of West African country Sierra Leone by the edge of Atlantic Ocean. A decade ago, no one even knew the name of Freetown because of the British supremacy, but now the city has emerged as a promising tourists pot and lots of people are taking the cheap flights to Freetown to unearth the hidden treasures and delights of the city. The ruins of the recent violence and war are still evident in the capital but proof of its growing features is never far away. Freetown is the key entry point of major tourists while traveling to Sierra Leone by taking the flights to Freetown.
Freetown is packed with multitudes of tourists attractions and sights depicting the violent past, promising present and brilliant future of the capital. A cotton tree in the center of the city is quite an interesting and principal sight of the city. The tree is thought to be 500 years old. Thousand of the resident bats fly out in mass at sundown and return in dawn. The massive tree cast its dark shadow on the National museum. The Sierra Leone National Museum is modest in size but holds a fine collection of juju ornaments and historic artifacts, including various musical drum, attires and sword. The experience of such amazing attractions is left just the booking of the flights to Freetown.
Aberdeen and Lumley Beach are the main sights of the city that receive the most of the tourists as compare to other sights. The main beach area of Freetown extends about 4km between the Aberdeen and Lumley districts, a ways outside of downtown. The tourists taking the flights to Freetown in hunt of relaxation must not forget to be at the place.
Well facilitated Guest houses are a plenty in both areas. There are frequent beach-side chic bars and restaurants along the beach side.
The people belonging to the Christian community taking the cheap flights to Freetown must pay a visit to the historic St George's Cathedral and St John's Maroon Church. St George's Cathedral was constructed in 1828 whereas St John's Maroon Church was accomplished in 1820. The white building of the church give quite a peaceful and calm look from distant.
Moreover, dont forget to visit the Tower Hill in the Central Freetown while your travel through the flights to Freetown. The tower presents a full and splendor view from the top.
