Discover 6 hidden attractions, cool sights, and unusual things to do in Cameroon. Don't miss out on these must-see attractions: Our Lady of Victories Cathedral (Yaoundé), Basilique Marie-Reine-des-Apôtres (Yaoundé) or Mvog-Betsi Zoo (Yaoundé).
Below, you can find the list of the most amazing places you should visit in Cameroon.
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Our Lady of Victories Cathedral, Yaoundé
Cathedral in Yaoundé, Cameroon. The Our Lady of Victories Cathedral is a religious building belonging to the Catholic Church and serves as the cathedral of the metropolitan archdiocese of Yaoundé in Cameroon. It is located in the center of the city in the rotunda of the central post office.
It has a stunning architecture, and a large number of seats, with space for around 5,000 worshippers, and an interior cross-shaped. After more than 50 years of existence, the construction of the Cathedral of Our Lady of Victories in Yaounde is not over yet. This is one of the most significant places in the capital, and was consecrated in 1955.[1]
Basilique Marie-Reine-des-Apôtres, Yaoundé
Basilica in Yaoundé, Cameroon. The Basilique Marie-Reine-des-Apôtres is a Roman Catholic basilica dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary located in Yaoundé, Cameroon. The basilica is under the circumscription of the Archdiocese of Yaoundé. The basilica is built on the site of the first church built by the Missionaries of the Holy Spirit in Cameroon. The church was dedicated on March 2, 2006.[2]
Mvog-Betsi Zoo, Yaoundé
Zoological park in Yaoundé, Cameroon. The Mvog-Betsi Zoo is a botanical and zoological park located in Yaoundé, Cameroon. It is administered by the country's Ministry of Forestry and Fauna, and there is a wide range of species at the zoo, including big cats, reptiles, and birds of prey. Ape Action Africa has taken responsibility for the care of the primates at the zoo.[3]
Palace of the Kings Bell, Douala
The Palace of the Kings Bell situated in Douala is a building constructed in 1905 by the Germans for King Auguste Manga Ndumbe. The building is also known as La Pagode; this name comes from the French writer Louis-Ferdinand Céline, who remained in Douala in 1916-17, who calls it such in his famous novel Voyage au bout de la nuit.[4]
Doual'art, Douala
Non-profit. doual'art is a non profit cultural organisation and art centre founded in 1991 in Douala, Cameroon and focussed on new urban practices of African cities.[5]
Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul, Douala
Cathedral in Douala, Cameroon. The Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul - situated in Douala, Cameroon - is the cathedral of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Douala and dedicated to St Peter and St Paul.[6]