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Musee National du Congo (National Museum of Congo), Brazzaville

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Museum · Specialty Museum

At Musee National du Congo (National Museum of Congo), you can learn about the life of French-Italian explorer Pierre Savorgnan de Brazza, a rare colonizer who believed in negotiating with natives instead of conquering them. The elegant dome-shaped construction built from white marble displays a small collection of pictures and documents shedding light on the life of this enlightened man and Brazzaville's founder. Don't miss a chance to walk around the landscaped gardens, crowned with a statue of Savorgnan. Put Musee National du Congo (National Museum of Congo) on your schedule, and learn what else deserves a visit by using our Brazzaville trip planner.

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By OnwardTraveller

Barely a national museum, more a small showcase for Brazza with a few display boards about him. The mausoleum downstairs was off-limits on my visit. Worth 10 minutes if you are in the area. more »
By Kevin M

i recommend trying these places. Musée National tells most about the colonial era with de Brazza's outstanding statue. In the same area you'ill find banks and shops among which Casino tops the list... more »

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