Though it consists of several other islands (Ilha de Imbone, Ilha de Orangozinho, Ilha de Canogo and Ilha de Meneque), the heart of Parque Nacional das…
Must-see attractions in Guinea-Bissau
- PParque Nacional das Ilhas de Orango
- PParque Natural das Lagoas de Cufada
Sandwiched between the Buba and Corubal Rivers, this 890-sq-km park is the largest wetlands reserve in Guinea-Bissau. Kayaking across placid waters on an…
- AArtissal
An inspiring community project that introduces visitors to the traditions of the Papel people. Pano de pente, symbolic weavings made by Papel men on large…
- BBubaque Museum
Houses a collection of masks, sculptures and other ritual objects collected by an Italian missionary
- FFortaleza d'Amura
Surrounded by imposing, if decomposing stone walls, this fort, originally built in 1753, is the headquarters of the Guinean military and off-limits to…
- PPresidential Palace
The newly renovated presidential palace dominates Praça dos Heróis Nacionais at the northern end of Av Amílcar Cabral. Damaged during the civil war, its…
- PPidjiguiti Monument
Three separate monuments to martyrs of the 1959 Pidjiguit Massacre when striking dockworkers were killed by the colonial police force. August 3rd, the day…
- HHome Museum of Amílcar Cabral
Not really worth a visit except for its historical value as the birthplace of Guinea-Bissau's independence leader Amílcar Cabral (1924–1973). Might need…
- AAssembleia Ministério da justiça
Greco-Roman-style building housing the Ministry of Justice.
- BBissau Cathedral
Designed by a Portuguese architect and built in 1945.
- GGrande Mesquita de Bissau
Largest mosque in Bisau.