Guinea-Bissau

Temples & religious sites

The Cathedral of Bissau

This Catholic cathedral in the heart of Bissau serves as the center of Guinea-Bissau's Catholic Church. It also doubles as a lighthouse, making it a distinctive sight.

Parks & gardens

Cacheu Mangroves Natural Park

This national park stretches along the Cacheu River in Guinea-Bissau and encompasses vast mangrove forests. It has been recognized for the value of its wetland ecosystem and registered as a Ramsar site.

Castles & palaces

Presidential Palace, Bissau

This presidential palace in Bissau, the capital of Guinea-Bissau, was once one of the city's grandest buildings. It was heavily damaged during the 1998-99 civil war and now stands in ruins.

Castles & palaces

Fortaleza de São José da Amura

This fortress in Bissau, the capital of Guinea-Bissau, once defended the West African coastal city. It's a good spot to explore while learning about the city's history.

Temples & religious sites

Our Lady of Grace Cathedral, Bafatá

A Catholic cathedral in Bafatá, Guinea-Bissau, one of only two cathedrals in the country alongside the one in the capital, Bissau. Its Portuguese colonial-era architecture gives it a modest, understated charm.

Temples & religious sites

Mesquita de Attadamun

This is Bissau's largest mosque, serving as the center of the city's faith and community life. An adjoining school makes it a place of local education as well as worship.

Nature

Ilhéu do Rei

A small island reached by a short canoe trip from the harbor in Bissau, offering a quiet atmosphere far removed from the busy downtown. Visitors can get a close-up look at everyday local life, making it a distinctive outing.

Museums & galleries

Museu Etnográfico Nacional da Guiné-Bissau

The National Ethnographic Museum of Guinea-Bissau, located in Bissau, is one of the country's leading museums. It houses a range of collections and materials related to the country's diverse ethnic cultures.