List of buildings and structures in Guinea

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A list of notable buildings and structures in Guinea by city:

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Conakry

Hospitals

Hotels

Markets

Palaces and museums

Parks and gardens

Places of worship

Schools

Other

Dalaba

Guéckédou

Kankan

Kindia

Kissidougou

Koundara

Labé

Macenta

Mamou

Nzérékoré

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<span class="mw-page-title-main">Ahmed Sékou Touré</span> President of Guinea from 1958 to 1984

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<span class="mw-page-title-main">Siradiou Diallo</span>

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<span class="mw-page-title-main">Ismaël Touré</span> Guinean politician

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Moussa Diakité was a Guinean politician during the presidency of Ahmed Sékou Touré. He was a member of the national Politburo. His wife, Tata Keïta, was half sister of the President's wife Andrée, and his son married the eldest daughter of Ismael Touré, the president's brother.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Siaka Touré</span> Guinean general and politician

Siaka Touré (1935–1985) was the commandant of Camp Boiro in Conakry, Guinea during the regime of Guinean President Ahmed Sékou Touré. During this period, many of the president's political opponents died in the camp.

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The Ignace Deen Hospital is a hospital in Conakry, Guinea built during the colonial era. The hospital is situated next to the National Museum.

The Clinique Ambroise Paré is a hospital in Conakry, Guinea, is considered to be the best hospital in the country.

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