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Bioko

Bioko brings together two distinct expressions of Neo-Gothic architecture: Malabo’s urban cathedral and Batete church, built almost entirely of tropical wood in the island’s south.

Bioko
Photo by NMNH - Botany Dept. Source: Wikimedia Commons Licence: CC0
The place

What makes it special

  • Malabo Cathedral is recognisable by its towers and pink façade.
  • Built between 1922 and 1926, Batete church features pointed arches, slender columns and tropical timber.
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Profile updated: 30/09/2026