1. Djingareyber Mosque in Timbuktu: this mosque was built in 1325 by the great-great-grandson of the founder of the Mali Empire. Built of clay and wood, it is one of the oldest mosques in the Sahel.
2. Great Mosque of Djenne: located in Djenne, it is the largest mud brick building in the world and is considered one of the architectural masterpieces of the Sahel region.
3. Tomb of Askia: located in Gao, the Tomb of Askia is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most important examples of Sudano-Sahelian architecture.
4. Bandiagara Escarpment: a sandstone cliff that stands over 500 metres high and stretches for over 150 km, this UNESCO World Heritage Site is home to many Dogon villages and is famous for its breathtaking views and unique architecture.
5. Sikasso: Mali’s second-largest city and it is renowned for its bustling markets, colonial-era architecture, and vibrant cultural scene.
6. Mopti: known as the "Venice of Mali," Mopti is located at the confluence of the Bani and Niger Rivers and is famous for its canals and traditional market.
7. Tombouctou (Tombouctou manuscripts): a historical city once a center of Islamic learning.
8. National Museum of Mali.
9. Kangaba (birthplace of Sundiata) : a town in Mali, is widely believed to be the birthplace of Sundiata Keita, the founder of the Mali Empire.
10. Dogon Country : a region in the Mopti Region of central Mali, is home to the Dogon people, an ethnic group with a rich history and culture.
