São Tomé and Príncipe

Christian churches in São Tomé e Príncipe

Historic Churches

Explore the religious architecture of São Tomé e Príncipe through this collection of historic cathedrals, colonial-era chapels, and modern places of worship. The list features iconic landmarks like the pink-hued Igreja da Nossa Senhora da Conceição and the chapel at Roça Agostinho Neto, the island's largest former cocoa plantation. These sites represent the evolution of faith from Portuguese colonial influence to diverse contemporary denominations across both São Tomé and Príncipe islands.

Historic Churches — Map

A

Igreja Conceição

A distinctively bright pink colonial-era church located in the center of São Tomé city.

B

Igreja de Nossa Senhora de Guadalupe

A historic Catholic church serving the town of Guadalupe in the northern part of São Tomé island.

C

Capela na Roça Agostinho Neto

A colonial chapel situated within the grounds of Roça Agostinho Neto, the largest historic plantation complex in the country.

D

Igreja Católica

Catholic place of worship located in Santo António, the primary settlement on Príncipe island.

E

Igreja Nova Apostolic

New Apostolic place of worship situated in the town of Santo António on Príncipe island.

F

Igreja Adventista do Sétimo Dia

Seventh-day Adventist place of worship located in the São Tomé district.

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