Former Civil Administration Building

Bafatá, Guinea-Bissau | Gulf of Guinea | São Tomé and Príncipe, Guinea-Bissau

Equipment and Infrastructures

Recognizable in images from 1966, its ground floor follows the model of a late 19th century chalet, with a sheltered veranda resting on slender metal pillars; next to it is a curious crenellated tower-like construction of bays and arches with a design based on oriental and Islamic style.

• José Manuel Fernandes