To learn more about the history of this beautiful capital, just look around and you'll find unique architecture and historic buildings preserved since the late 1800s. Attractions include the Palais du Peuple, a colonial palace built in 1901, and the Basilique Sainte-Anne of the Congo, one of the most beautiful modern churches in the world and built in 1949. Make sure to stop by the local market, where you'll find African clothing and handmade crafts.