Church of Camabatela

The church encompasses an emblematic architectural structure classified among the finest on the African continent. Long ago, it ceased to be an exclusive relic of the Catholic Church and came to be regarded as part of the nation's historical heritage.
Built in the 1950s, it is now the foremost artistic symbol among Angola's churches and was inspired by the great castles of Eastern Europe, a fact evident in the Orthodox characteristics displayed by the sharp pyramidal structures that form the sides of the building.
It was designed by Father Samuel, of Italian nationality and affiliated with the Order of Capuchin Friars. The structure possesses a beauty that captivates any visitor, regardless of their origin or religion.
It is currently under the care of the Capuchin Friars Minor, who built it ten years after settling in the Camabatela region, during the 1940s.