Possibly the first stone and lime building in the city, it is the only one of its kind in all of Southern Africa. In the annals of History it is stated that European burials were held there until 1838 when the city cemetery was inaugurated.
It was founded in the mid-17th century and is classified as a National Historic Monument.
Built in 1748, the Nossa Senhora do Pópulo Church has Baroque style architecture and is located in Benguela.
At the time, Benguela was the setting for one of the country's main ports. For this reason, little by little, the beaches in that area began to be filled with Brazilian symbols, which came from the colonies.
Because of this, a religious man remembered to transform that area into a church.
And so it was born the Nossa Senhora do Pópulo Church, by order of governor Roque Vieira de Lima.
The first mass in the church took place in November 1748.
Religious architecture:
Built in masonry in the second half of the 18th century, the Church of Nossa Senhora do Pópulo has a nave, chancel and two sides, two towers, baptistry and choir.
Facade with pediment of volutes; on the portal, the date of the restoration, carried out in 1748, and an oculus with stained glass.
Balustrade inside and pulpit made of Brazilian wood carved in the rococo style, unique in Angola.