Places worth the detour in Brazzaville

9 places worth going out of your way for lie within 30 km of Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo, across 5 kinds of detour; churches, temples & shrines are the largest group (3). Best known: Pool Malebo. 7 of them rank as little-known. Click any card to open it on the map.

Sacred sites3 Built landmarks2 Nature & landscapes2 Parks & cemeteries1 Fun & leisure1

All 9, ranked 9

Ranked by how many Wikipedia editions cover them.

1.Pool Malebo

Nature & landscapes · Renowned

Lake on the lower Congo River

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2.Livingstone Falls

Nature & landscapes · Notable

Whitewater rapids on the Congo River in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Republic of the Congo

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3.Palace of the Nation

Built landmarks · Hidden gem

Building in Democratic Republic of the Congo

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4.Sacred Heart Cathedral, Brazzaville

Sacred sites · 19th century · Hidden gem

Building in Republic of the Congo

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5.Brazzaville–Kinshasa Bridge

Built landmarks · Hidden gem

Proposed bridge crossing the Congo River

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6.Our Lady of the Congo Cathedral

Sacred sites · Hidden gem

Church in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

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7.basilique Sainte-Anne-du-Congo de Brazzaville

Sacred sites · 21st century · Hidden gem

Building in Republic of the Congo

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8.Kinshasa botanical garden

Parks & cemeteries · 20th century · Hidden gem

Botanical park located in kinshasa

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9.Brazzaville Zoo

Fun & leisure · Hidden gem

Zoo located in Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo

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