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Dec 26, 2024

　　Built in 1956 as the official residence of the Belgian governor general in Kinshasa, the Palais de la Nation was where Congo's first president, Patrick Lumumba, denounced colonialism during a speech following his election to the presidency following the country's independence in 1960. It is today the home to the DRC president's administration and is closed to the public.

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Musée National de Kinshasa

　　This amazing ethnographic archive comprising some 45,000 objects has been waiting patiently for its new home, a US$10 million prestige investment from South Korea currently under construction in the Lingwala area of the city. In the meantime it's possible to visit the small exhibit here, but also to be shown...

Nôtre Dame Cathedral

　　Built under Belgian rule in 1947, this brick cathedral is one of Kinshasa's most important religious buildings. ...

Palais de la Nation

　　Built in 1956 as the official residence of the Belgian governor general in Kinshasa, the Palais de la Nation was where Congo's first president, Patrick Lumumba, denounced colonialism during a speech following his election to the presidency following the country's independence in 1960. It is today the home to the...

Palais du Peuple

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Marché Central

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Serpents du Congo

　　This excellent snake farm is located 28km from downtown Kinshasa and makes for a great day out. Owner Franck will gladly show you the poisonous and nonpoisonous snakes here, and you even have the opportunity to hold some of the less aggressive ones. It's important to call ahead to reserve...

Laurent Kabila's Tomb

　　This tomb of former president Laurent Kabila (1939-2001) is worth seeing, although reaching it involves passing through several layers of security in the middle of Kinshasa's main government and diplomatic quarter. As well as the tomb itself, you'll see a North Korean–made statue of the man himself, holding a book...

Académie des Beaux-Arts

　　This regarded art school has loads of sculpture around the grounds, and you can often see students and professors at work. ...

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