zzdtravel
Home
/
Attractions
/
Africa
/
Mozambique
/
Maputo
/
Praça da Independência
Praça da Independência
zzdtravel
分享 X Twitter Yahoo Mail LinkedIn Facebook Amazon Wish List Reddit Telegram Sina Weibo
May 19, 2024

　　This wide and imposing plaza is the gateway from the upper part of town to the baixa. It's rimmed by several notable buildings and well worth a stroll.

Previous Article：Train Station Next Article：Praça dos Heróis Moçambicanos
Must-see attractions
Praça dos Heróis Moçambicanos
Maputo
　　The large Praça dos Heróis Moçambicanos, along Avenida Acordos de Lusaka near the airport, is notable for its 95m-long mural commemorating the revolution. The star-shaped white-marble structure in its centre holds the remains of Mozambique’s revolutionary and post-independence heroes, including Eduardo Mondlane and Samora Machel, as well as those of...
Train Station
Maputo
　　Maputo’s landmark train station is one of the city’s most imposing buildings. The dome was designed by an associate of Alexandre Gustav Eiffel (of Eiffel Tower fame), although Eiffel himself never set foot in Mozambique. Also impressive are the wrought-iron latticework, pillars and verandas gracing the dark-green exterior. Inside is...
Fort
Maputo
　　The old fort was built by the Portuguese in the mid-19th century near the site of an earlier fort. Inside is a garden and a small museum with remnants from the era of early Portuguese forays to the area. The sealed, carved wooden coffin of Ngungunhane – final ruler of...
City Hall
Maputo
　　The hulking, neoclassical City Hall looks down over the baixa area from a low hill at the top of Avenida Samora Machel. The building, which was completed in 1947, is still in active use today, so it cannot usually be visited unless you have business in one of the offices...
Chissano Gallery
Maputo
　　Works of renowned sculptor Alberto Chissano, as well as his remains, are on display in his family’s residence at the Chissano Gallery. Taxis from central Maputo charge from Mtc500 return, including waiting time. ...
Centro Cultural Franco-Moçambicano
Maputo
　　An excellent place, with art exhibitions, music and dance performances, films, theatre, a craft shop, a cafe and more. ...
Praça da Independência
Maputo
　　This wide and imposing plaza is the gateway from the upper part of town to the baixa. It's rimmed by several notable buildings and well worth a stroll. ...
National Art Museum
Maputo
　　Half a block west of Avenida Karl Marx, the National Art Museum has an excellent collection of paintings and sculptures by Mozambique’s finest contemporary artists, including Malangatana and Alberto Chissano. ...
Related Information Recommendations
6 Places to Cruise Without a Passport
May 19, 2024
How Delta Choice Benefits Work
May 19, 2024
How to Get the Best Value for Chase Unlimited Points
May 19, 2024
What to Know Before Flying Southwest Airlines with Pets
May 19, 2024
Cathay Pacific vs. Singapore Airlines
May 19, 2024
The Guide to Air Canada Premium Economy
May 19, 2024
Inside San Francisco’s Expanded Centurion Lounge (Now Double Its Former Size)
May 19, 2024
What is a ‘Type P’ Passport?
May 19, 2024
About
Terms and Conditions Privacy policy Cookie Settings
Services
Login register contact us
zzdtravel Travel Travel Story Cruise Attractions
Links
zpostcode Recruit weather mreligion Yellowpages sport constellation shopping name game directory literature Word tour furnish Lottery tftnews lyrics News digital car dir Edu Finance
Copyright 2023-2024 - www.zzdtravel.com All Rights Reserved