Bissau is the lively capital city of Guinea-Bissau in West Africa. Founded in 1687 as a fortified port and trading centre by the Portuguese, the city went on to become first the capital of Portuguese Guinea in 1942 and then the capital of Guinea-Bissau in 1974. Known for its annual carnival, Bissau is by far the country's largest city, educational, administrative and economical centre, as well as a major port. Served by the Osvaldo Vieira International Airport, Bissau is easy to reach and always worth a visit.

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Highlights include the 18th century Fortaleza de São José da Amura built by the Portuguese, which contain Amílcar Cabral's mausoleum, the Guinea-Bissau National Arts Institute and the  Bissau New Stadium. Many of the local beaches are beautiful and well worth a visit too. The Guinea-Bissau Presidential Palace and the Bissau French Cultural Centre, which is now being rebuilt, are worth seeing as well. Book your hotel in Bissau today with HRS and discover the busy capital of Guinea-Bissau yourself.