Sanctuary of Nossa Senhora da Conceição da Muxima
Nossa Senhora da Conceição da Muxima
One of Africa’s most important Marian shrines, it was historically a slave trading port and is now a venerated sanctuary attracting pilgrims.

📜 Historic Marian shrine in Angola, built in 1599.
🔍 Known for its role in the slave trade and annual pilgrimage.

Why Go

🙏 Important Marian shrine in Sub-Saharan Africa
⛪ Experience a significant religious pilgrimage
🏛️ See Portuguese Colonial architecture
🌍 Learn about Angola's colonial history and slave trade

Why Avoid

🚗 Ground transportation only, 130 km from Luanda
💔 Dark history as a slave trading port

Tips

🗓️ Annual pilgrimage on August 31 and September 1
📍 Located on the left bank of the Kwanza River

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