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Libreville

Libreville is the capital city of Gabon. The beautiful seafront boulevard of the city boasts several parks and sculptures. One of the most popular tourist attractions in Libreville is the National Museum of Arts and Tradition. The museum puts on show tribal crafts such as masks and wood-carved artifacts. Mont-Bouet open-air market is an excellent place to visit for shopaholics. The market sells a wide array of goods, from souvenirs and household items to local produce. Located in the farther east of the city, St. Michel Church is popular for its tall wooden columns with decorative carvings. To the northeast of the center is Sibang Arboretum preserving a lot of indigenous tree species. Pongara National Park, located to the south of the city, is a breeding ground for leatherback turtles and offers an opportunity for humpback whale watching.

Lambarene

A town on the Ogooue River in western Gabon, Lambarene is well-known for the Albert Schweitzer Hospital constructed by the famous German doctor in the early 20th century to cure patients of tropical diseases. There is also a museum in the hospital boasting paintings, photographs, and personal items that belonged to the doctor. Tourists can enjoy riding the motorized canoes on the Evaro, Ezanga, and Onague lakes. These lakes also support birdlife like herons and pelicans.

Port-Gentil

Gentil is a hub for the petroleum industry. The city is located on the Cape Lopez peninsula and boasts a sheltered harbor and beaches among which the most popular one is the Plage du Dahu Beach. St. Louis Church of Port-Gentil is among the city’s significant landmarks. Located at the tip of the peninsula is the 20th-century Cape Lopez Lighthouse and to its south is the Ogooue River famous for being home to several fish species.