Likasi

Likasi is one of southern Congo's most historically significant industrial cities, shaped by colonial-era urban planning and decades of mining-led development. Formerly known as Jadotville, Likasi stands as a living archive of Central Africa's industrial history, where minerals transformed not only the economy, but also landscapes, labor systems, architecture, and social life. The city developed as a planned industrial city, designed to support large-scale mining operations in Haut-Katanga. Today it offers a powerful destination for travelers interested in industrial heritage, social history, and urban culture.