Albadarr, Gambia
Portuguese Chapel of Albreda
The Portuguese Chapel of Albreda or just Albreda Chapel, also Portuguese Chapel of San Domingo, is the name given to a Catholic chapel built by Portuguese explorers in the fifteenth century in the area of Albreda which is now a part of the African country of Gambia. It is currently in ruins and was stabilized for protection in 2000. It is one of the oldest buildings in West Africa, was declared a World Heritage Site by Unesco, along with six other places like James Island from 2003.
- City
- Albadarr
- Country
- Gambia
- Category
- Religious
- Suggested visit
- About 45 minutes
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