Middle Africa
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architecture
Bata Cathedral is a religious landmark of mainland Equatorial Guinea. Twin square bell towers frame its curving central gable, while a long nave stretches behind. The cathedral plaza remains a setting for religious and cultural events.
engineering
The Torre de la Libertad is a named civic landmark in Bata. Its curved supports widen towards the ground beneath a tall central shaft, with a glazed projecting level above the main opening. The surrounding monument setting includes a tribute to African women.
Source: Equatorial Guinea Ministry of Information, Press and Culture
architecture
The Basilica of the Immaculate Conception is a landmark of Mongomo in mainland Equatorial Guinea. Its inauguration was reported by the government in 2011. A central dome, slender bell towers and colonnades give the approach its distinctive form.
mangroves
The Muni estuary reserve in mainland Equatorial Guinea contains dense forest, inundated forest and mangroves. Several rivers meet the marine environment across this wetland landscape. The combination shows how a coastal protected area can include both wooded land and water, creating habitats linked by changing river and coastal conditions.
architecture
Santa Isabel Cathedral is one of Malabo’s best-known buildings. Its neo-Gothic design brings together tall pointed towers, arched openings and a patterned central façade. The Ministry of Tourism dates its inauguration to 1916.
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