Museum of the Armed Forces, Luanda

Name: Museum of the Armed Forces
Address: Luanda, Angola

#14 among attractions in Luanda

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The Museum of the Armed Forces is located in Fortaleza de São Miguel de Luanda, in Luanda, Angola. ()

Local name: Museu das Forças Armadas Coordinates: 8°48'27"S, 13°13'23"E

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Museum of the Armed Forces – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Fortress of São Miguel, Museu Nacional de Antropologia, Igreja de Jesus, Church of Our Lady of Remedies.

~180 ftS
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Museum of the Armed Forces?

Nearby attractions include Fortress of São Miguel, Luanda (1 min walk), Museu Nacional de Antropologia, Luanda (15 min walk), Church of Our Lady of Remedies, Luanda (16 min walk), Igreja de Jesus, Luanda (18 min walk).

How to get to Museum of the Armed Forces by public transport?

The nearest stations to Museum of the Armed Forces:

Bus

Mutamba (21 min walk)
Transporte Colectivo Urbano de Luanda (22 min walk)