Must-see attractions in Kinshasa
Musée National de Kinshasa
This amazing ethnographic archive comprising some 45,000 objects has been waiting patiently for its new home, a US$10 million prestige investment from…
Serpents du Congo
This excellent snake farm is located 28km from downtown Kinshasa and makes for a great day out. Owner Franck will gladly show you the poisonous and…
Palais de la Nation
Built in 1956 as the official residence of the Belgian governor general in Kinshasa, the Palais de la Nation was where Congo's first president, Patrick…
Laurent Kabila's Tomb
This tomb of former president Laurent Kabila (1939-2001) is worth seeing, although reaching it involves passing through several layers of security in the…
Marché Central
This one of the largest markets in Central Africa, and is worth visiting for the intrepid. Watch your belongings (better still, bring nothing with you at…
Palais du Peuple
The Palais du Peuple (People's Palace) is home to DRC's legislature, made up of the National Assembly and Senate. It is not open to the public.
Académie des Beaux-Arts
This regarded art school has loads of sculpture around the grounds, and you can often see students and professors at work.
Nôtre Dame Cathedral
Built under Belgian rule in 1947, this brick cathedral is one of Kinshasa's most important religious buildings.
Église Ste Anne
Part of a large missionary compound, the Église Ste Anne is Kinshasa's main Catholic church.
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The Top 20 Places to See in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Congo River
- Kinshasa Cathedral
- Kinshasa Grand Market
- Kinshasa Zoo
- La Cité des Arts
- La Cité des Congrès
- La Cité des Enfants
- La Cité des Femmes
- La Cité des Finances
- La Cité des Jeunes
- La Cité des Musées
- La Cité des Nations
- La Cité des Religions
- La Cité des Sciences
- La Cité des Sports
- La Gombe
- Marche des Voleurs
- Mausoleum of Mobutu Sese Seko
- National Museum of Kinshasa
- Palais du Peuple
- Maiko National Park
- Salonga National Park
- Upemba National Park
- Virunga National Park
- Garamba National Park
- Kahuzi-Biega National Park
- Bukavu
- Butembo
- Kalemie
- Kamina Base
- Kamina
- Kananga
- Kasongo
- Kikondja
- Kikwit
- Kindu
- Kinshasa
- Kisangani
- Kolwezi
- Lubumbashi
- Mbandaka
- Mbuji-Mayi
- Tshikapa
- Uvira
- Boyoma Falls
- Idjwi Island
- Kinshasa Central Market
- Kinshasa City Hall
- Kinshasa Grand Mosque
- Kinshasa Museum.
- Kisantu Botanical Garden
- Livingstone-Stanley Monument
- Lola ya Bonobo
- Mount Nyiragongo
- Nzilo Falls
- Okapi Wildlife Reserve
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Discover the best attractions in Kinshasa including Musée National de Kinshasa, Serpents du Congo, and Palais de la Nation.
Kinshasa is known for some of its popular attractions, which include: Parc de la Vallée de la Nsele; Musee National de la Republique Democratique du Congo; Ma Vallee; Congo River; Value Market
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Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, is a vibrant and bustling city full of cultural and historical attractions. From the bustling markets of the city center to the lush rainforest of the Congo Basin, Kinshasa is a must-visit destination for any traveler.
Things to Do in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo: See Tripadvisor's 6,307 traveller reviews and photos of Kinshasa tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in June. We have reviews of the best places to see in Kinshasa. Visit top-rated & must-see attractions.