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10 best places in Luanda
Luanda is a booming Atlantic metropolis where Portuguese-era forts and fishing islands sit beside the glass towers of an oil boom.
Fortaleza de São Miguel
A 16th-century Portuguese fortress above the bay, now home to an open-air military history exhibit.
Ilha de Luanda
A slender sand peninsula lined with beach clubs and bars, best known for the city's finest sunsets.
National Museum of Anthropology
One of Angola's leading collections of traditional masks and ritual objects from across the country.
National Slavery Museum
A memorial museum on the site of a former slave port, documenting the tragic history of the Atlantic slave trade.
Marginal (Avenida 4 de Fevereiro)
Luanda's rebuilt bayfront promenade and the city's favorite spot for an evening stroll.
Palácio de Ferro
An ornate late-19th-century cast-iron pavilion, said to have been designed in Gustave Eiffel's workshop.
Mercado do Kinaxixi
A multi-storey covered market in the heart of the city selling fabrics, spices and street food.
Restaurante Café Del Mar
An Ilha de Luanda restaurant with ocean views and an African-chic take on national and global cuisine.
Lookal Beach Club
A beachfront restaurant and lounge known for its extensive seafood menu.
Parque da Cidadela
Luanda's largest city park, with jogging paths, sports courts and ocean views.
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