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Visit to Angola: Between Nature and Culture

The historical and natural sites of Angola extend from Luanda to the provinces. The capital features Fort São Miguel, the Iron Palace, and the Agostinho Neto Mausoleum. Geological formations include Miradouro da Lua and Kalandula Falls. Religious heritage includes the Christ King statue in Lubango and several historical churches. The coastline offers beaches like Mussulo and Santiago. Museums document local history, anthropology, and traditions.

Miradouro da Lua
Miradouro da Lua

Luanda, Angola

Geological formation characterized by cliffs with striated and eroded reliefs, similar to the lunar surface.

Agostinho Neto Mausoleum
Agostinho Neto Mausoleum

Luanda, Angola

Monumental structure 120 meters high built in 1982 to house the remains of Angola's first president.

Kalandula Falls
Kalandula Falls

Malanje, Angola

Waterfall on the Lucala River forming a curtain of water 107 meters high and 400 meters wide.

Ship Graveyard
Ship Graveyard

Luanda, Angola

Coastal area where dozens of abandoned and rusted ships rest, witnesses to Angola's maritime history.

Christ King Statue
Christ King Statue

Lubango, Angola

This religious statue, 30 meters high, is located atop Mount Tundavala and has overlooked the city since 1957.

Tundavala
Tundavala

Huíla, Angola

Natural escarpment situated at 2200 meters altitude offering views over the Huíla province. The site features cliffs and rocks.

Iron Palace
Iron Palace

Luanda, Angola

Metal prefabricated building constructed in 1890, designed by Gustave Eiffel. The building hosts temporary and permanent exhibitions.

Monument to the Unknown Soldier
Monument to the Unknown Soldier

Luanda, Angola

Commemorative monument built in 1975 to honor soldiers who died during the independence war. It includes an eternal flame.

Our Lady of the People Church
Our Lady of the People Church

Luanda, Angola

This Catholic church, built in the 16th century, is the oldest in Angola. Its architecture mixes Portuguese and African styles.

Fort of São Miguel
Fort of São Miguel

Luanda, Angola

Portuguese military construction on a hill 100 meters high. The white walls and ramparts offer a view over Luanda Bay.

National Museum of Anthropology
National Museum of Anthropology

Luanda, Angola

Permanent collection of cultural objects, masks, and musical instruments from various regions of Angola, with an exhibition on local social practices.

Mussulo Beach
Mussulo Beach

Luanda, Angola

30-kilometer peninsula lined with palm trees and fish restaurants. Shallow waters allow for kitesurfing.

Quiçama National Park
Quiçama National Park

Luanda, Angola

Protected area of 9600 km² with elephants, antelopes, and buffaloes. The park has observation points near watering holes.

Benfica Market
Benfica Market

Luanda, Angola

Large popular market south of Luanda where vendors offer local products, fabrics, crafts, and antiques in covered aisles.

Santiago Beach
Santiago Beach

Luanda, Angola

Long stretch of sand in central Luanda, frequented by locals and tourists, with seafood restaurants.

Sanctuary of Nossa Senhora da Nazaré
Sanctuary of Nossa Senhora da Nazaré

Luanda, Angola

Catholic church built in 1664 on a hill overlooking Luanda Bay, with Portuguese colonial architecture and regular ceremonies.

Ilha do Cabo Beach
Ilha do Cabo Beach

Luanda, Angola

Strip of sand located on the peninsula off Luanda, lined with hotels and nautical clubs with beach activities.

Milando Natural Reserve
Milando Natural Reserve

Malanje, Angola

Protected natural area of one million hectares where lions and leopards roam freely in savannas and forests.

Port of Lobito
Port of Lobito

Lobito, Angola

Port facility built during the colonial period, with its deep-water quays and maritime warehouses.

Palace Dona Ana Joaquina
Palace Dona Ana Joaquina

Luanda, Angola

17th-century construction converted into a criminal court, with its white façade and classical columns.

Carmelite Church
Carmelite Church

Luanda, Angola

Religious building dating back to the colonial era located in the lower city district with its characteristic bell tower.

Dundu Museum
Dundu Museum

Luanda, Angola

National museum presenting traditional Angolan objects, historical documents, and collections of local art from colonial times to the present day.

Jesuits Church
Jesuits Church

Luanda, Angola

Religious edifice built in the 17th century by Jesuit missionaries, with Portuguese baroque-style architecture and period interior decorations.

Central Station of Luanda
Central Station of Luanda

Luanda, Angola

Railway terminal inaugurated in 1888, starting point of the Luanda railway towards the country's interior, with its Portuguese colonial architecture.

Sonangol Towers
Sonangol Towers

Luanda, Angola

Pair of office buildings constructed in the 1950s, headquarters of the national oil company, located in the business center.

National Bank of Angola
National Bank of Angola

Luanda, Angola

Main financial institution housed in a neoclassical-style building constructed in 1956. The structure houses the headquarters of the Angolan central bank.

Serra da Leba
Serra da Leba

Namibe, Angola

Mountain road with 20 successive 180-degree turns built in 1970. It rises to 1845 meters in elevation and connects the desert to the Huíla province.

Sangano Beach
Sangano Beach

Luanda, Angola

Long beach with white sand bordered by palm trees and local restaurants located 70 kilometers south of Luanda on the Atlantic coast.

Ministry of Urbanism
Ministry of Urbanism

Luanda, Angola

Government seat built in 1950, managing urban development policies and territorial planning in Angola.

Sagrada Familia Church
Sagrada Familia Church

Luanda, Angola

Catholic temple built in 1964 serving as a place of worship for Luanda residents. The architecture combines modern and traditional elements.

National Museum of Slavery
National Museum of Slavery

Luanda, Angola

Institution located in Capela da Casa Grande presenting documents and objects related to the slave trade in Angola between the 15th and 19th centuries.

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