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Cathedral of the Holy Saviour of Congo

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Cathedral of the Holy Saviour of Congo, Catholic cathedral ruins in M'banza-Kongo, Angola.

The Cathedral of the Holy Saviour features stone walls, vaulted entrance, and rectangular layout measuring 12 feet by 4 feet in traditional Portuguese architectural design.

Construction began in 1491 under King João I of Kongo, making it one of the first Catholic cathedrals in sub-Saharan Africa outside of Ethiopia.

The cathedral served as the central point for Catholic religious practices in the Kingdom of Kongo, where monarchs adopted Portuguese names after converting to Christianity.

Located near the center of M'banza-Kongo town, the cathedral ruins remain accessible to visitors without entrance fees throughout the year.

Archaeological evidence suggests the presence of royal tombs and crypts belonging to the Kingdom of Kongo beneath the cathedral grounds.

GPS coordinates: -6.26462,14.24574

Latest update: March 4, 2025 07:16

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