Kissy
Place in Western Area, Sierra Leone
Kissy is a neighbourhood located in the East End of the capital, Freetown, in Sierra Leone. It is known for its various health services, including the United Methodist Church Health and Maternity ward, as well as Kissy Mental Hospital. Additionally, Kissy is home to over 500 Liberian refugees. In Kissy Village, you can find the Kissy Road Church of the Holy Trinity, which should not be confused with the Church of the Holy Trinity on Kissy Road. The latter was burned down by RUF rebel forces in 1999, but a restoration plan was implemented, successfully restoring the building. Moreover, the church on Kissy Road operated a school.
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- 8.469, -13.193
- Timezone
- Africa/Freetown
Overview of Kissy
Kissy belongs to Sierra Leone and has the feel of a place. Its strongest draws are nightlife, culture and nature. Its northern-hemisphere position decides when the high season falls.
Things to do in Kissy
Nightlife in Kissy
(6)Looking for nightlife? Kissy has Bars, Clubs, Disco, Music and Nightlife. In all, 6 activities are recorded in this category. This reflects only what is documented for Kissy.
Culture in Kissy
(5)Looking for culture? Kissy has Castles, Cemeteries, Churches, Docks and Towers. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for Kissy.
Nature in Kissy
(2)On the nature side, Kissy offers Islands and Walkways. All of it is drawn from Kissy's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Adventure in Kissy
(1)Under adventure, Kissy is tagged with Boat Rides. Plan them together and you have a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Kissy.
Family in Kissy
(1)Under family, Kissy is tagged with Playgrounds. Each one is worth building half a day around. Straight from the activity profile stored for Kissy.
Shopping in Kissy
(1)Our data lists Shopping as shopping options here. Plan them together and you have a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for Kissy.
Sports in Kissy
(1)Kissy's sports entries include Biking. All of it is drawn from Kissy's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Best time to visit Kissy
June to September brings the conditions water activities need. Choose April to June and September to October for hiking without the heat or the crowds. Culture, dining and nightlife hold up in every season.
Getting there & around
Kissy is small, so plan to arrive via the nearest hub in Sierra Leone and continue by car or bike. Time zone: Africa/Freetown.
Similar destinations
Places near Kissy that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kissy known for?
- Kissy, in Sierra Leone, is best known for nightlife, culture and nature. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here.
- What can you do in Kissy?
- Recorded activities in Kissy include Bars, Clubs, Disco, Music and Nightlife. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Kissy?
- June to September brings the conditions water activities need. Choose April to June and September to October for hiking without the heat or the crowds. Culture, dining and nightlife hold up in every season.
- Where is Kissy located?
- Kissy is located in Sierra Leone. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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