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Estacao Central de Luanda
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Cidade Alta
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0.7 miReligious Sites
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Palacio de Ferro
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0.8 miHistoric Sites • Architectural Buildings
Avenida 4 de Fevereiro
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Igreja do Carmo
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Monumento do Soldado Desconhecido
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Igreja de Nossa Senhora dos Remédios
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Museu da Moeda
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1.2 miSpeciality Museums • History Museums
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Gene R J
Silver Spring, MD9,059 contributions
16th C Tentative UNESCO Fort is a perfect Luanda Bay viewpoint.
Mar 2023
We walked up here as part of our 11km tour of Luanda’s bayfront. A tall flagpole, military hardware and a statue of 16th C Queen Nzinga Mbandi is before the entry. After paying 500k each we strolled the interior museum with outstanding tilework and prehistoric artifacts then circumambulated the wall for nice views of the sand spit, “Ilha de Luanda” and the bay’s promenade, “Marginal da Baia”.
Very worthwhile effort even in the hot sun.
Written March 1, 2023
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Dr R M Thapa Syangja
Phedi Khola, Nepal34 contributions
Guard
Jul 2019 • Couples
Guarding the bay is this fort. Guarding this spectacular view are guards who were toting automatics. But, they looked friendly. Did not speak to them though. Nice views
Written July 31, 2019
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ArickWierson
Luanda, Angola9 contributions
If you are a touristt in Luanda, God Save you.
Dec 2015
I was an ex-pat living in Luanda for six years. I can't imagine why anyone would go there as a tourists as the city has about zero cultural offerings and is horrendously expensive. (Think $500 a nigh for a three-star room and dinners for one starting at $75 sans vino.) Anyway, if you are so unlucky as to be in Luanda as a tourist, I suppose you could go to the Fortaleza. You can see the highest flagpole in Africa (whoopee!) and some old military equipment. There is a museum (no air-conditioning) with an assortment of old rifles that is very uninteresting - even if you are into guns. Again, in Luanda there aren't very many touristy cultural/historical attractions, so I would say check it out if only for the view of the city. Its better than sitting in a hotel room. Then again, if you are paying $500 a night, you should make every minute count! Arick Wierson
Written April 15, 2016
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Ary F
Dubai, United Arab Emirates87 contributions
More than a fortress, a museum and a great sightseeing spot
May 2017
The fortress offers a glimpse into Angolan history, including the colonial period, the liberation war and the civil war.
It boasts soviet-style murals and Portuguese white and blue tiles, South African airplanes shot down, Portuguese canons captured, photos of atrocities, weapons, letters, excerpts from speeches, flags and memorabilia from people in all the sides of all these conflicts. If you know nothing about Angolan history this is a very good place to start.
It also boasts one of the best views of Luanda bay.
Probably one of the best museums of Luanda and an absolute must-see item on your travel plan.
Written May 6, 2017
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Belarminov
Luanda, Angola26 contributions
Nice Historic Place
Oct 2016 • Family
This place gives you a sense of what the cold war was like for Angola that was also on a civil war. It shows the colonial and pre colonial culture, and how the country came to be how they are today. It does not look in details about the modern era of Angola...so it may let you down in a way. My visit was educational and my kids loved it...so it was a good experience. On of the things that makes it special is the location, that has spetacular views.
Written April 27, 2017
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David C
Tarporley, UK260 contributions
Very modern looking old fort for a dollar!
Dec 2013 • Business
apparently built in 1576, but the cement rendered, apricot painted walls make it look somewhat more modern. Certainly the best place to go for panoramic views of Luanda and the Ilha. Lacks content somewhat with lots of old tanks and planes and an interesting building with ceramic tiled walls. We must've been among the first visitors, as it opened in about May and we went in December. They only take Kwanza (100), so don't go with dollars. The 'interpretation' needs working on. The inside display had 3 exhibits marked 'Bow' 'Arrow' and 'Spear'. Nevertheless well worth a visit.
Written January 18, 2014
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Bininha
London, UK85 contributions
Amazing Day Out
Dec 2019 • Family
Beautiful Museum, very well organised, if you book in advance you can request a guide tour.
We were lucky to get this service without booking, one of the Sargent kindly showed us around.

Written February 20, 2020
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Nurdin
Tangerang, Indonesia18 contributions
Don’t forget to visit Fortaleza when you are in Angola
Nov 2019 • Business
Fortaleza is a National Military Museum of angola. From this location you can see Luanda from the top. You can see Vasco da gama and his friend inside fortaleza.
Written February 5, 2020
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Bruno S
Lisbon, Portugal83 contributions
A fort with a view
Nov 2018 • Business
This is a very clean and nice place to visit in Luanda , specially with a spectacular view over the Bay Area. You need to go through several armed troop checkpoints but there is no problem getting to the top. Nearby it is the house of the Angolan president.
Written November 5, 2018
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AbleDanger
Annapolis, MD193 contributions
Not bad!
Feb 2016 • Friends
Maybe I am being unfair . . . much of the city is dirty and unsafe and here is a place that is well maintained, safe, and rather interesting with some decent views. Possibly one of the best things to do if you are in Luanda.
Written January 31, 2017
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