Things to see in Dar es Salaam
Dar es Salaam is the capital of United Republic of Tanzania, with an urban population of about 2.9 million. Below are 11 notable places within about 8 km of the centre, ranked by how widely they are covered on Wikipedia.
1Saint Joseph's Cathedral, Dar es Salaam Place of worship
The Saint Joseph's Metropolitan Cathedral is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. It is a Gothic church located in Sokoine Drive, facing the harbour, close to the White Fathers' House.
2National Museum of Tanzania Museum
The National Museum of Tanzania (NMT),, is a consortium of several Tanzanian museums whose purpose is to preserve and show objects from the history and natural environment of Tanzania.
3Askari Monument History
The Askari Monument or Dar es Salaam African Memorial in Kivukoni Ward in Ilala District of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, is a memorial to the askari (African soldiers) who fought in the British campaign against German forces in East Africa in World War I. It was unveiled in 1927.
4Uhuru Monument History
The Uhuru Monument (also known as Uhuru Torch Monument) is a landmark monument and tourist attraction located in Mchafukoge ward of Ilala District in Dar es Salaam Region, Tanzania.
5Azania Front Lutheran Church Place of worship
The Azania Front Lutheran Church is a Lutheran church in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, serving as a cathedral for the local diocese. It is among the most well-known landmarks and tourist attractions of the city.
6Mohammed VI Mosque, Dar es Salaam Place of worship
The Mohammed VI Mosque is a Friday mosque in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. The mosque complex also serves as the headquarters of the National Muslim Council of Tanzania.
7Kigamboni Bridge Landmark
Nyerere Bridge, unofficially known as Kigamboni Bridge, is a 680-meter-long bridge located in the Dar es Salaam Region of Tanzania that connects the Temeke District's ward of Kurasini from the east to the west of Kigamboni District's Vijibweni ward across the Kurasini estuary.
8Mlimani City Shopping
Mlimani City is a shopping mall on Sam Nujoma Road, Ubungo, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. It is one of the largest malls in the country, with an area of 30,000 m2 (320,000 sq ft).
9Tanzania Buddhist Temple and Meditation Center Place of worship
Tanzania Buddhist Temple and Meditation Center is a Buddhist temple located in Dar es Salaam.
10Selander Bridge Landmark
Selander Bridge is a bridge in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania that connects the north west of Dar es Salaam's city centre to the south eastern Oyster Bay neighbourhood.
11Mfugale Flyover Landmark
The Mfugale Flyover, officially known as the Eng. Patrick Mfugale Flyover and formerly known as the TAZARA Flyover, is a pair of two-lane flyovers at TAZARA Intersection in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
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