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Angola

Mbanza Kongo / Discover Congo's Ancient Capital

MeowScore 😻91/100
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🐈 Cats in the city 😸
☀️ Sun-soaked days 😸
🚗 Traffic density 😻
🔈 Noisiness 😸
📸 Views and Sightseeing 😻
🌳 Parks and greenery 😸
👮‍♂️ Safety 😸

Best month

🎭
january

Visit for vibrant music festivals and cultural celebrations. 🎶🥁🎉

🏞️
february

Explore stunning waterfalls and lush forests in mild weather. 🌳🌧️

🎉
march

Join in on the colorful Carnival festivities and enjoy sunny days. 🎭☀️🎉

🦜
april

Trek through National Parks to view rare wildlife and enjoy pleasant temperatures. 🦁🌤️

⚖️

Reasonable prices

Bigmac $?

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Mbanza Kongo can be quite expensive for a visiting cat, especially when it comes to accommodation. However, food and transportation are relatively affordable.

Try to shop for groceries at local markets and negotiate prices. Opt for public transportation or shared taxis to save money on getting around the city.

Usual visit duration

1-3 days

historic sites

Usual visit duration

1-3 days

historic sites

Main attractions can be seen in a few days.

Tipping

0%

No tipping culture observed

Tipping

0%

No tipping culture observed

Cash is preferred over credit card. Splitting the bill is not common practice.

internet situation

meh Speed

Limited infrastructure and slow speeds

meh Availability

Some areas have access, but not widespread

great Cellular

Good coverage from major providers

Electric socket type C

Common in Europe, South America, and Asia. Non-grounded, 2-pin plug, accepts Type C & Type E&F (non-grounded variant).

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biking hostile

Limited Infrastructure

walking hostile

Limited infrastructure

LGBTQ hostile

Conservative society

The catnip city of Angola with pawsome ancient architecture and friendly felines everywhere!

A purrfect blend of history and modernity, Mbanza Kongo is the cat's meow for any kitty traveler!

Things to do

The mainstream

🐱💀👻
Cemetery of São Salvador
🐾🛍️💰
Mbanza Kongo Market
🙏🌅😻
Sacred Heart Monument
🐈🌍🧐
Kwilo-Kiwila Museum
🐾🏰🙌
Basilica of Nzazi-a-Mpungu

The mainstream

🐱💀👻
Cemetery of São Salvador

The largest cemetery in Angola, with cat-ivating and colorful tombstones representing the Kongo culture. An eerie but fascinating spot to check out.

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🐾🛍️💰
Mbanza Kongo Market

Lively market filled with local produce, crafts, and souvenirs. A paw-some spot for cat-venturous shoppers!

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🙏🌅😻
Sacred Heart Monument

A stunning monument overlooking the city, devoted to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Cat-mitting views and peaceful vibes.

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🐈🌍🧐
Kwilo-Kiwila Museum

Small but paw-some museum showcasing the traditions and culture of the Kongo people. Cat-ucational and interesting!

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🐾🏰🙌
Basilica of Nzazi-a-Mpungu

Impressive basilica built on the site of King Afonso I's palace in the 16th century. Cat-mazing architecture and historical significance.

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Off the beaten path

⛏️
Kongo kingdom archaeological site
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Bena Kongo statue park
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Nkisi Nkonde statue
🏛️
King's Palace Museum
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Sacred Heart Cathedral

Off the beaten path

⛏️
Kongo kingdom archaeological site

Meowgnificent ruins and artifacts of the former capital of the Kongo kingdom. The pawfect place for a historical adventure. 🐆

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🌿
Bena Kongo statue park

Purrfect outdoor museum featuring stunning and expressive traditional wooden statues of the Bena Kongo people. Acatastic! 🌳

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🗿
Nkisi Nkonde statue

Clawesome ancient wooden statue said to embody the spirits of ancestors and gods. A unique and spiritual experience. 😻

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🏛️
King's Palace Museum

Furr-ific museum showcasing the history and customs of the Kongo kingdom, and the residence of its kings. Meowvelous! 🐾

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🏰
Sacred Heart Cathedral

Pawsome Catholic cathedral with a mix of European and African architecture, featuring a towering white facade and a peaceful interior. 🙏

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biking hostile

Limited Infrastructure

walking hostile

Limited infrastructure

LGBTQ hostile

Conservative society

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