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Cabinda / Tchiowa, Angola: Simulambuco column - marks the signing in 1885 by the kingdom of Ngoyo of a treaty with Portugal that transformed Cabinda into a Portuguese protectorate. After the 1974 coup d'état in Lisbon, Portugal did not fulfil its duties to Cabinda, and allowed Angolan forces to take over Cabinda and forcefully incorporate the territory into Angola, who wanted to control Cabinda's vast oil resources. Portuguese Congo. Cabinda enclave / exclave.

Luanda, Angola: The Iron Palace, or Palácio de Ferro, is a striking historical building in Luanda, Angola, renowned for its intricate ironwork and unique architectural style. Thought to have been designed by the famous French engineer Gustave Eiffel, it was constructed in the 19th century, possibly as a pre-fabricated structure intended for another location before being shipped to Luanda. The building's elegant lattice ironwork, large windows, and airy verandas reflect the architectural trends of the era and make it a standout example of colonial-era design. Over the years, the Iron Palace has served various purposes, including a military barracks and a cultural center. Following extensive renovations, it has been preserved as a historical monument and now houses exhibitions, showcasing the cultural and historical heritage of Angola.

Moçamedes, Namibe Province, Angola: old Portuguese fort of São Fernando, aka Namibe Fortress, built to protect Moçamedes bay.

Moçamedes, Namibe Province, Angola: Namibe Provincial Government Palace (Moçamedes Palace) - The construction occurred under the orders of Fernando da Costa Leal (1854-1959), the fifth Governor of Moçâmedes. Construction began in 1858, and upon its completion in 1889, it was hailed as the finest regional palace in the entire Portuguese overseas territory. The Palace, characterized by sober and imposing classical architecture, features a façade divided into three sections. The central section is crowned by a triangular pediment, once adorned with the Portuguese symbols, rounded arched openings, and a dominating parapet.

M'banza-Kongo / M'banza-Congo / São Salvador do Congo, Zaire Province, Angola: Evangelical Baptist Church, built by British missionaries of the Baptist Missionary Society that started working in the area in 1878 - Comandante Dangereux Street - UNESCO World Heritage Site. ('Igreja Evangélica Baptista em Angola', IEBA)

Moçamedes, Namibe Province, Angola: Santo Adrião Catholic church, late baroque temple with simple lines, built facing the bay, under governor Acácio Adrião da Silveira Pinto and designed by major Ferreira Horta.

Moçamedes, Namibe Province, Angola: old Portuguese fort of São Fernando, aka Namibe Fortress, currently the headquarters of the southern region of the Angolan Navy

Cabinda / Tchiowa, Angola: Cabinda Regional Museum, housed in a 19th century colonial building, houses a collection focused on the Kakongo/ Cacongo, Ngoio / Ngoyo and Loango kingdoms - Rui Souza Street.

Cabinda / Tchiowa, Angola: Provincial Palace of Cabinda - 19th century building, once home to the Portuguese governor, its now hosts a governor appointed by the Angolan state - Rui Souza Street.

Cabinda / Tchiowa, Angola: Simulambuco column with a large sacred fig tree in the background (Ficus religiosa)- marks the signing in 1885 by the kingdom of Ngoyo of a treaty with Portugal that transformed Cabinda into a Portuguese protectorate. Built in the shape a 'padrão', a pillar with Portuguese heraldic left by Portuguese maritime explorers in the 15th and 16th centuries to record significant landfalls and thereby establish primacy and possession. Former Portuguese Congo. Cabinda enclave / exclave.

Cabinda / Chioua, Angola: scaffolding at the church of the Catholic Mission of Cabinda - colonial building dating from 1890 - Mangueiras Street.

Cabinda / Tchiowa, Angola: Simulambuco column - marks the signing in 1885 by the Bantu kingdom of Ngoyo of a treaty with Portugal that transformed Cabinda into a Portuguese protectorate. After the 1975 coup d'etat in Lisbon, Portugal did not fulfil its duties to Cabinda, and allowed Angolan forces to take over Cabinda and forcefully incorporate the territory into Angola. Portuguese Congo. Cabinda enclave / exclave.

Luanda, Angola: the Iron Palace, a wrought iron structure designed and built by Gustave Eiffel - decoration in metallic filigree - Palácio de Ferro

Luanda, Angola: the Iron Palace, a n ornate wrought iron structure designed and built by Gustave Eiffel - decoration in metallic filigree - Palácio de Ferro

Luanda, Angola:colonial building with arcade and wrought iron balconies - the old main street, the Rua Direita, now known as Major Kanhangulo Street, intersection with Amilcar Cabral Street.

Angola on an old 1810's map. Selective focus and Canon EOS 5D Mark II with MP-E 65mm macro lens.

Savage People (marked on the map on the nowadays teritorry of Angola) on an old 1810's map. Selective focus and Canon EOS 5D Mark II with MP-E 65mm macro lens.

Luanda, Angola: Portuguese colonial architecture - white framed doors and balconies with wrought iron railings on a red facade

Luanda, Angola: The Iron Palace, or Palácio de Ferro, is a striking historical building in Luanda, Angola, renowned for its intricate ironwork and unique architectural style. Thought to have been designed by the famous French engineer Gustave Eiffel, it was constructed in the 19th century, possibly as a pre-fabricated structure intended for another location before being shipped to Luanda. The building's elegant lattice ironwork, large windows, and airy verandas reflect the architectural trends of the era and make it a standout example of colonial-era design.

Luanda, Angola: The Iron Palace, or Palácio de Ferro, is a striking historical building in Luanda, Angola, renowned for its intricate ironwork and unique architectural style. Thought to have been designed by the French engineer Gustave Eiffel, it was constructed in the 19th century, possibly as a pre-fabricated structure intended for another location before being shipped to Luanda. The building's elegant lattice ironwork, large windows, and airy verandas reflect the architectural trends of the era and make it a standout example of colonial-era design.

Luanda, Angola: The Iron Palace, or Palácio de Ferro, is a striking historical building in Luanda, Angola, renowned for its intricate ironwork and unique architectural style. Thought to have been designed by the famous French engineer Gustave Eiffel, it was constructed in the 19th century, possibly as a pre-fabricated structure intended for another location before being shipped to Luanda. The building's elegant lattice ironwork, large windows, and airy verandas reflect the architectural trends of the era and make it a standout example of colonial-era design. Over the years, the Iron Palace has served various purposes, including a military barracks and a cultural center.

Moçamedes, Namibe Province, Angola: Santo Adrião Catholic church, late baroque temple with simple lines, built facing the bay, under governor Acácio Adrião da Silveira Pinto and designed by major Ferreira Horta.

Cabinda / Tchiowa / Chioua, Angola: Provincial Palace of Cabinda - 19th century building, once home to the Portuguese governors now hosts a governor appointed from Luanda, by the Angolan state - Rui Souza Street.

Cabinda / Tchiowa, Angola: Simulambuco column - marks the signing in 1885 by the kingdom of Ngoyo of a treaty with Portugal that transformed Cabinda into a Portuguese protectorate. Built in the shape a 'padrão', a pillar with Portuguese heraldic left by Portuguese maritime explorers in the 15th and 16th centuries to record significant landfalls and thereby establish primacy and possession. Former Portuguese Congo. Cabinda enclave / exclave.

Cabinda / Tchiowa, Angola: Simulambuco column - marks the signing in 1885 by the kingdom of Ngoyo of a treaty with Portugal that transformed Cabinda into a Portuguese protectorate. Invokes a 'padrão', a pillar left by Portuguese maritime explorers in the 15th and 16th centuries to record significant landfalls and thereby establish primacy and possession. Former Portuguese Congo. Cabinda enclave / exclave.

Cabinda / Tchiowa, Angola: renovation work at the church of the Catholic Mission of Cabinda - colonial building dating from 1890 - Mangueiras Street.

Cabinda / Tchiowa, Angola: Simulambuco column - marks the signing in 1885 by the kingdom of Ngoyo of a treaty with Portugal that transformed Cabinda into a Portuguese protectorate. After the 1974 coup d'etat in Lisbon, Portugal neglected its duties to Cabinda, and allowed Angolan MPLA (FAPLA) forces to take over Cabinda and forcefully incorporate the territory into Angola. Portuguese Congo. Cabinda enclave / exclave.

Cabinda / Tchiowa, Angola: Simulambuco column - marks the signing in 1885 by the kingdom of Ngoyo of a treaty with Portugal that transformed Cabinda into a Portuguese protectorate. After the 1975 coup d'etat in Lisbon, Portugal did not fulfil its duties to Cabinda, and allowed Angolan forces to take over, and forcefully incorporating the territory into Angola. Portuguese Congo. Cabinda enclave / exclave.

Cabinda / Tchiowa, Angola: Simulambuco column - marks the signing in 1885 by the kingdom of Ngoyo of a treaty with Portugal that transformed Cabinda into a Portuguese protectorate. After the 1975 coup d'état in Lisbon, Portugal did not fulfil its duties to Cabinda, and allowed Angolan forces to take over Cabinda and forcefully incorporate the territory into Angola, after the MPLA victory over FLEC. From the Cabinda's point of view, the territory is still a Portuguese protectorate and awaits decolonization. Portuguese Congo. Cabinda enclave / exclave.

Cabinda / Tchiowa, Angola: Simulambuco column - marks the signing in 1885 by the kingdom of Ngoyo of a treaty with Portugal that transformed Cabinda into a Portuguese protectorate. In the wake of the 1974 leftist coup d'état in Lisbon, Portugal did not fulfil its duties to Cabinda, and allowed Angolan forces to take over Cabinda and forcefully incorporate the territory into Angola. Portuguese Congo. Cabinda enclave / exclave.

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