Portuguese Chapel of Albreda
The Portuguese Chapel of Albreda or just Albreda Chapel, also Portuguese Chapel of San Domingo, is the name given to a Catholic chapel built by Portuguese explorers in the fifteenth century in the area of Albreda which is now a part of the African country of Gambia.- Ruins
- …is also known as “Portuguese Chapel”
- Description: building in Gambia
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Maurel Frères Building and CFAO Building.
Maurel Frères Building
Maurel Frères Building is a museum, which is situated 440 metres northeast of Portuguese Chapel of Albreda.
CFAO Building
CFAO Building is situated 150 metres east of Portuguese Chapel of Albreda.
Ruins of San Domingo
Ruins of San Domingo is situated 520 metres north of Portuguese Chapel of Albreda.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Albreda and Juffureh.
Lamin
Village
Lamin is a town located in the North Bank Division of the Gambia. Lamin is situated 5 km west of Portuguese Chapel of Albreda.
Portuguese Chapel of Albreda
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Latitude
13.33352° or 13° 20′ 1″ north
Longitude
-16.38529° or 16° 23′ 7″ west
Open location code
7C558JM7+CV
OpenStreetMap ID
OpenStreetMap feature
historic=ruins
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In Other Languages
From German to Spanish—“Portuguese Chapel of Albreda” goes by many names.
- German: “Portugiesische Kapelle von Albreda”
- German: “Portugiesische Kirche”
- Portuguese: “Capela Portuguesa de Albreda”
- Spanish: “Capilla Portuguesa de Albreda”
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Kunta Kinteh Island and Fort James.
Nearby Places
Explore places such as Slavery Monument and Camp lodge.
Gambia: Highlights
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