National Assembly Building

The New National Assembly building (Assembleia Nacional Popular) stands as the modern architectural symbol of democracy and legislative power in Guinea-Bissau. Perched on a hill in the Colinas de Boé district, this monumental complex dominates the skyline of the capital, Bissau. Constructed with significant financial and technical assistance from the People's Republic of China, it was officially inaugurated in 2005. The architecture is characterized by its grand scale, featuring extensive colonnades and a prominent dome designed to convey national dignity and institutional stability. Inside, the complex houses the main plenary hall where the nation’s 102 deputies debate legislation, along with various committee rooms and administrative offices. The building's elevated location not only provides a sweeping view of the city but also symbolically represents the importance of the people's representatives. Despite the nation's turbulent political history, the National Assembly remains the central arena for democratic discourse and parliamentary activity. Surrounded by landscaped gardens and subject to high security, it is one of the most vital state institutions in the Republic of Guinea-Bissau.

Nearby cities

Bissau

Bissau is the capital and largest city of Guinea-Bissau, situated on the Geba River estuary on the Atlantic Ocean.

History & landmarks

Bissau City Hall

The seat of Bissau's city government (Câmara Municipal), a historic building housing the administrative management of the capital.

Palácio Colinas de Boé

An important government complex in Bissau, serving as a venue for national assemblies and significant state ceremonies.

National Stadium 24 September

The largest national stadium in Guinea-Bissau, venue for international football matches and national celebrations.

Amílcar Cabral University

The only public university in Guinea-Bissau, a center for higher education and research, named after the father of the nation.

Simão Mendes National Hospital

The largest and most important hospital in the country, named after a martyr of the independence struggle, a central landmark in Bissau.

January 20 Monument

A monument in Bissau dedicated to the 'Day of National Heroes', commemorating the anniversary of Amílcar Cabral's death in 1973.

Portuguese Cultural Center Bissau

A significant cultural center that maintains the historical and linguistic links between Portugal and Guinea-Bissau.

Estádio Lino Correia

A multi-use stadium located in the heart of Bissau, used mainly for football matches and one of the oldest sporting structures in the cap…

Nature

Geba River

The Geba River is the most important river in Guinea-Bissau, flowing through the capital Bissau into the Atlantic Ocean.

More places

Bissau Cement Plant

An industrial facility for processing and packaging cement, meeting the country's growing construction needs.

Bissau Zoological Garden

A small urban zoo in the capital showing native animal species for educational purposes.

Bissau Thermal Power Plant

The central power generation facility of the capital, responsible for supplying electricity to households and industrial enterprises.

Heroes of the Fatherland Monument

A monumental square and monument in Bissau dedicated to the fighters who gave their lives for the independence of Guinea-Bissau.

Bissau Children's Library

A dedicated space for children's literature and education in the capital of Guinea-Bissau.

Bissau Cathedral

The Sé Catedral de Nossa Senhora da Candelária is a prominent religious building in Bissau.

Bra Industrial Zone

The most important industrial area on the outskirts of Bissau, where various manufacturing plants and workshops are concentrated.

Praça dos Heróis Playground

A central meeting point for families in Bissau with play equipment and plenty of space to run.