The UNESCO Sites in Angola have resulted from recognizing 1 cultural and natural landmark as UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Angola and 13 locations on the Angola UNESCO tentative list. These tourist sites in Angola are acknowledged for their unique and valuable cultural, natural, artistic, and historic significance, and are preserved for future generations to enjoy.
In addition to these 1 site in the Angola UNESCO list, many other places to travel to Angola are being considered for UNESCO recognition. These sites, listed on the tentative list, showcase the country’s rich cultural heritage and are waiting for approval to join the prestigious and famous World Heritage Sites list.
To help visitors discover these remarkable Angola tourist attractions, we have assembled an interactive map of the UNESCO sites in Angola.
Angola UNESCO Map
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World Heritage Sites in Angola
UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Angola
There are 1 UNESCO World Heritage Site in Angola. All of these three sites are listed under the Cultural category.
- Mbanza Kongo, Vestiges of the Capital of the former Kingdom of Kongo
UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Angola are protected locations for their cultural and natural importance.
Mbanza Kongo, Vestiges of the Capital of the former Kingdom of Kongo
Mbanza Kongo, Vestiges of the Capital of the former Kingdom of Kongo is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Angola. It is the site of the former capital of the Kingdom of Kongo, a powerful kingdom that existed from the 14th to the 19th centuries. The site contains some well-preserved structures that offer a glimpse into the kingdom’s rich cultural and architectural heritage, including the royal palace, the cathedral, and the burial site of Kongo kings. The site is considered an important historical and cultural landmark in Angola and a testament to the region’s rich history.
Angola UNESCO tentative list
- Fortress of S. Miguel
- Fortress of S. Pedro da Barra
- Fortress of S. Francisco do Penedo
- Fortress of Massanganu
- Church of Nossa Senhora da Victoria
- Fortress of Kambambe
- Fortress of Muxima
- Church of Nossa Senhora da Conceiçào da Muxima
- Little Fort of Kikombo
- Church of Nossa Senhora do Rosario
- Corredor do Kwanza – Paysage Culturel
- Site Archéologique de Tchitundu-Hulu
- Cuito Cuanavale, Site de Libération et Independence
Tours in Angola
Our choices of tours in Angola are divided into thematic features such as Corredor do Kwanza, Little Fort of Kikombo, and Fortress of S. Miguel Experience.