Mémorial Pierre Savorgnan de Brazza
A white marble memorial to Brazza, the city's founder, where he is buried. Exhibits on his expeditions are displayed inside, and the front square overlooks the Congo River.
Completed in 2006, the memorial holds the remains of Pierre Savorgnan de Brazza, the Italian-born French explorer, and his family, who were moved here from Algiers. Inside the white marble colonnade building are his statue and exhibits on his expedition routes and treaties. The outdoor square faces the Congo River and the skyline of Kinshasa. The memorial is also controversial locally, and visitors can use it to learn about colonial history. Admission is cheap, and it is near the riverside boulevard.
Opening hours
Tue–Sun approx. 09:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Sacred Heart Cathedral
- Basilica of Sainte-Anne du Congo
- Nabemba Tower
- Poto-Poto School of Painting
- Poto-Poto Market
- Corniche de Brazzaville & 15 August Bridge
- Case de Gaulle
- Marché Total (Bacongo)