Yamoussoukro Basilica of Our Lady of Peace
The largest church in the world, one of the newest basilicas, constructed in 1989, 158 meters high.
Bobo Dioulasso Grand Mosque
Large mosque in Sudano-Sahelian style, built in 1882 (1883?).
Goree Island (Gorée Island)
One of the oldest European settlements in Africa, established in 1444. A small island that is covered with historical buildings. Although it is known as the slave trade center, it had relatively minor importance in this respect.
Leptis Magna
Some of the best preserved Roman ruins. This city was founded by Phoenicians around 1000 BC and in the 1st century AD was incorporated into Roman Empire. Abandoned sometimes around 650 AD.
Agadez Mosque
Large clay building, originally constructed in 1515 and restored in 1844. Mosque has a 27 m tall minaret – the tallest adobe structure in the world.
Nossa Senhora do Rosario church in Cidade Velha
World’s oldest colonial church, constructed in 1495 in Manueline (Portuguese Gothic) style.
Santiago de Compostela Cathedral
A pilgrimage church of huge importance. This Romanesque cathedral is adorned with later Gothic and Baroque additions – beautiful facades and towers. The main part was built in 1075-1128, the gorgeous western facade in 1738-1750.
Massawa Old City
Amazing monument of Ottoman architecture, mainly built in the 18th – 19th century on two islands. An especially impressive feature is the waterfront of the city. Includes the fifteenth-century Sheikh Hanafi Mosque, Imperial Palace, and other historical buildings.
Island of Mozambique
Urbanized island with numerous historical buildings. Arab trade port was established here in medieval times. The island (and later the whole country) was named after Musa Mbiki – an Arab trader. Contains the oldest European fort in Sub-Saharan Africa – Fort São Sebastião, built in the 2nd half of the 16th century, a rare example of Late Gothic (Manueline) architecture in Africa.
Sheikh Zayed Mosque, Abu Dhabi
The eighth-largest mosque in the world, constructed in 2007 as one of the most beautiful religious structures in the modern world. The building has 82 domes rising up to 85 m high. Tallest minaret is 107 m high. White color dominates the design, very impressive is the floral design of the marble courtyard.
