Photo of the Week: Luanda Sunset

April 21, 2017

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A family walks at sunset along Avenida 4 de Fevereiro, also known as Avenida Marginal, the beautiful waterfront of the Angolan capital. Luanda was founded in 1575 by the Portuguese explorer Paulo Dias Novais. The fortress of São Miguel, illuminated in the background, was constructed in 1634.

The photo was taken by Nicola Sacco. Follow him on instagram at @nicoladai.

For more on Angola, see:

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In our Photo of the Week, we showcase one of the boldest and most beautiful images, old or new, that we’ve come across that week. If you’d like to submit a photograph to be featured, please email [email protected]