The Limete interchange, formerly known as the Patrice-Émery Lumumba Monument or the Limete Tower, is a major landmark in Kinshasa. The 210-meter reinforced concrete structure sits at the intersection of Boulevard Lumumba and Avenue By-Pass, in the commune of Limete.
It was designed by Franco-Tunisian architect Olivier-Clément Cacoub and built by a Yugoslav construction firm. Construction began in 1970 on the initiative of President Mobutu and was completed in 1974. The structure has 4 concrete columns housing elevators and interior staircases.
Despite the original ambition to make it a flagship tourist destination, the tower was never fully completed according to the initial plans. It remains a defining feature of Kinshasa's urban landscape and serves as a geographic reference point for getting around the city.
