Benin
On the main road through the village, Villa Karo is a small gallery with great exhibitions focusing on local art.
Must-see attractions in Africa
Zimbabwe
One of several caves in the park, Peter's House is actually a disused mine shaft, and can be used as a campsite.
Kampala
An artist-run gallery and studio featuring emerging and established Ugandan abstract and contemporary artists.
Northern Ethiopia
If you've a little time to kill, the Dessie Museum has old weapons forming the core of its varied collection.
Mozambique
As in many Mozambican cities, the imposing green and white mosque is more resplendent than the local church.
Cape Town
This tree-like bronze and corten steel sculpture by John Skotnes is situated in a corner of Thibault Square.
Cape Town
This grand example of art deco architecture was designed by WH Grant in a style known as Cape Mediterranean.
Tunis
The walls of derelict buildings on this street have been used as open-air canvases by local street artists.
Cape Town
Dedicated in 1851, and having undergone many alterations since, this is Cape Town's main Catholic church.
Southern Ethiopia
The village of Chencha, 8km further up the road from Hayzo, has a vibrant market on Tuesday and Saturday.
National Archives & Library of Ethiopia
Addis Ababa
Shelves groan under the weight of 20,000 books on Ethiopia. The English-language section is quite good.
Madagascar
This large red-brick church forms the centre point of Antsirabe. It's often locked outside of services.
Asilah
The southern gate into the medina, Bab Homar is topped by a much-eroded Portuguese royal coat of arms.
KwaZulu-Natal
The colonial-era City Hall is the largest load-bearing red-brick building in the southern hemisphere.
Mozambique
There are the remains of an old Portuguese fort (now a cultural centre) on the river near the bridge.
Western Desert
In Bashendi's carpet-making cooperative you can see rugs being woven and browse through the showroom.
Banjul
The quadrangular July 22 Square contains a World War I memorial and a fountain dating from the 1930s.
KwaZulu-Natal
Outside the town hall are two guns, Castor and Pollux, used by the British in defence of Ladysmith.
Cape Coast
This former lookout post and lighthouse was built in 1820, and has wide-ranging views over the town.
Guinea-Bissau
Houses a collection of masks, sculptures and other ritual objects collected by an Italian missionary
Imlil
Two small waterfalls just south of the Kasbah du Toubkal make a pleasant afternoon walk from Imlil.
Kampala
A small contemporary gallery featuring Ugandan paintings and abstract sculptures in monthly shows.
Lalibela
Lalibela’s Saturday Market is quite large. It's quieter on other days, but still worth visiting.
Zambia
Built in 1963, this attractive rose-coloured mosque is reminiscent of a style found in south Asia.
Holy Saviour Catholic Cathedral
Northern Ethiopia
The modern Holy Saviour Catholic Cathedral features paintings by the famous artist Tekle Afewerk.
Namibia
This church is at once an important landmark and a spiritual focal point for the local community.
High Atlas Mountains
Locals from across Zaouait Ahansal gather at the the bottom of the valley for this small market.
Port Elizabeth
The beach of choice for windsurfers, sailors and kite-surfers, and sunbathers will also love it.
Kampala
Established by the Ugandan Culture Centre in 1964, Nommo is a reliable spot for quality artwork.
Rio Muni
This black obelisk commemorates the visit of Pope John Paul II to Equatorial Guinea in 1982.
Cape Town
This mosque organises interfaith events, which bring together Muslims, Christians and Jews.
Northeastern Tanzania
The architecturally intriguing St Anthony's Cathedral is set just back from the waterfront.
Livingstone
What's now the Church of Christ was formerly the first synagogue in Zambia, built in 1928.
Cameroon
The octagonal tower and green domes of the mosque are a landmark at the centre of Foumban.
Southern Ethiopia
This modest museum has information on the natural history of Bale Mountains National Park.
Lagos
Built in the 1920s, this flamboyant building is the oldest Anglican cathedral in Nigeria.
Lagos
More than 160 years old, this is one of the most venerable Anglican churches in Nigeria.
Côte d'Ivoire
This celebrated village is famous for its stilt dancing. It's found 110km north of Man.
KwaZulu-Natal
Architect Phillip Dudgeon modelled the Standard Bank on the Bank of Ireland in Belfast.
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