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Fortress of São Miguel

Built in 1576, it became the administrative center of Luanda during the early part of colonial rule and was a self-contained city for the early military garrison and an important holding place for slaves.

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Fortress of São Miguel — Photo: Erik Cleves Kristensen · CC BY 2.0 · source · licence

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It contains ornate wall tiles detailing the history of the city along with many relics, such as cannons and the original holding cells for slaves.

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