 Arch 22 is a commemorative edifice at the entrance of Banjul. It was built in 1996 to commemorate the 22 July 1994 peaceful coup; it houses a museum at the top which affords spectacular view over the capital. At 35 meters it is the tallest monument and one of the most impressive buildings in The Gambia. It stands on eight columns and has three floors. Access to the upper floors can be made through several elevators and spiral cases. The first floor is an intermediate level in the columns. The gallery on the second floor provides an impressive panorama of the city, with the view extending down to the sea port of Banjul and the mangrove forests of Tanbi Wetland Complex. On the top floor is a small textile museum. The arch stands on the Banjul-Serrekunda Highway near to the traffic island which intersects with Box Bar Road, Independence Drive and Marina Parade. It provides excellent views over the city and it's open to the public daily.
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