National Stadium 24 September

The National Stadium '24 September' (Estádio Nacional 24 de Setembro) is the largest and most modern sports venue in Guinea-Bissau. Named after the date of the country's declaration of independence in 1973, the stadium holds immense national and emotional significance. Located on the outskirts of Bissau, it was built with international assistance, primarily from the People's Republic of China, and serves as the official home of the national football team, the 'Djurtus.' The stadium is the primary venue for international qualifiers and continental competitions. Architecturally, it features a functional and modern design with a seating capacity of approximately 20,000, making it the premier site for large-scale gatherings. Beyond football, it hosts track and field events and is the central stage for national holiday celebrations, including the grand military parades held every September 24th. The stadium is more than just a sports facility; it is a symbol of the nation's pride and its aspirations within the international sporting community. The electric atmosphere during home matches reflects the deep passion of the Bissau-Guinean people for football, which serves as a powerful unifying force in the country's social fabric.

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.

National Assembly Building

The modern building of the National People's Assembly (Assembleia Nacional Popular) of Guinea-Bissau, a gift from the Chinese government.

Palácio Colinas de Boé

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

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.

Supreme Court of Bissau

The seat of the Supreme Court of Guinea-Bissau, the highest judicial body in the country, housed in a prominent building in the capital.

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.

Bra Industrial Zone

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

Bissau Zoological Garden

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

Bissau Children's Library

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

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 Large Rice Mill

A central industrial facility for processing locally grown rice, one of the country's most important staple foods.

Bissau Cathedral

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