Portuguese Church
Portuguese Church
3.9
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3.9
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Favoured J
Nairobi, Kenya17 contributions
Nov 2014 • Couples
This church was built by Vasco da Gama in the late fifteenth century and has withstood many years of conflict and weathering. It has some old graves beside it including of his fellow sea-men who died in his voyage about the year 1493
Written 3 November 2014
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Tito A
Oeiras, Portugal217 contributions
Dec 2014 • Solo
Its a small church, but is must visit, and ear the explanations of the old man guide and what he have to tell it...
Written 6 November 2015
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Lucia B
Diani Beach, Kenya98 contributions
Sept 2015 • Couples
Interesting place to visit, mainly if we consider that Malindi and the north are mostly muslim areas.
Written 16 September 2015
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Trinity1539
Bristol, UK20 contributions
Jul 2023 • Family
I find it strange that more is not made of this tiny church. For sure, it was largely ruined for centuries, with just the Portuguese limestone altar and the walls standing. But still, it’s East Africa’s first church. But apparently, most visitors to Malindi pass it by.
Written 16 July 2023
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Dinmeher B
Mumbai, India60 contributions
Jul 2015 • Friends
Our guide Gilbert took us here and told us about the tiny chapel, about St. Xavier.
The Vasco Da Gama Pillar. Portuguese Church Museum and the Falconry all can be done within half a day.
The Vasco Da Gama Pillar. Portuguese Church Museum and the Falconry all can be done within half a day.
Written 11 August 2015
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Safariafficionado
Kampala, Uganda3,332 contributions
Mar 2015 • Solo
A very historical site, now restored and with an adjoining grave yard which gives an insight into those long gone days ... leave a generous tip, the keeper deserves it ...
Written 23 March 2015
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Edmond O
Nairobi55 contributions
Dec 2013 • Family
This is an interesting place to visit if you are interested in the history of east Africa, particularly the religious aspects of it. It shows how the Europeans used religion to relate to Africans in East Africa.
The place has a caretaker who clearly has memorized the historical aspects, however it would do with a facelift.
It is run and manged by the National Museums of Kenya. You get one ticket to visit both the church and the Vasco Da Gamma pillar which is not very far off.
The place has a caretaker who clearly has memorized the historical aspects, however it would do with a facelift.
It is run and manged by the National Museums of Kenya. You get one ticket to visit both the church and the Vasco Da Gamma pillar which is not very far off.
Written 8 January 2014
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ryanc3
northampton,england482 contributions
Dec 2021
Went to see this piece of history in malindi, well worth a look ,and to visit the small chapel inside the building , lots or graves from the british personnel that wer in malindi from the days.
Written 21 January 2022
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L K
4 contributions
Dec 2021
You pay for ticket that entitles you to visit the museum, vasco da gama monument and this church. Its a good place to visit.
Written 14 December 2021
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Beatrice V
Nairobi, Kenya128 contributions
Feb 2021
Lovely quaint site rich in history. A must visit in Malindi dates back to the days of St Francis Xavier.
Written 2 March 2021
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