Things to see in Kampala
Kampala is the capital of Uganda, with an urban population of about 1.4 million. Below are 15 notable places within about 10 km of the centre, ranked by how widely they are covered on Wikipedia.
1Kasubi Tombs History
The Kasubi Tombs in Kampala, Uganda, is the site of the burial grounds for four kabakas (kings of Buganda) and other members of the Baganda royal family.
2Kampala Mosque Place of worship
The Uganda National Mosque, previously known as the Gaddafi National Mosque, is a mosque located at Kampala Hill in the Old Kampala area of Kampala, Uganda.
3Uganda Museum Museum
The Uganda Museum is located in Kampala, Uganda. It displays and exhibits ethnological, natural-historical and traditional life collections of Uganda's cultural heritage.
4Rubaga Cathedral Place of worship
Saint Mary's Cathedral Lubaga, commonly referred to as Lubaga Cathedral, is the parent cathedral of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Kampala, the oldest Roman Catholic diocese in Uganda.
5Namirembe Cathedral Place of worship
Saint Paul's Cathedral Namirembe, commonly and locally (Uganda) referred to as Namirembe Cathedral, is the oldest Anglican cathedral in Uganda.
6Aga Khan Mosque Place of worship
The Aga Khan Mosque, also known as the Old Kampala Mosque, is a Shia mosque located in the historic Old Kampala district of Kampala, in Uganda.
7Kibuli Mosque Place of worship
The Kibuli Mosque is a mosque located in the Kibuli neighborhood of Kampala, Uganda. It holds historical and religious significance for the local Muslim community.
8Munyonyo Martyrs Shrine Place of worship
The Munyonyo Martyrs’ Shrine is a Roman Catholic shrine and Minor Basilica dedicated to the Ugandan Martyrs.
9Watoto Church Place of worship
Watoto Church, formerly Kampala Pentecostal Church (KPC) is a Pentecostal church headquartered in Kampala, Uganda. Watoto means 'the children' in Swahili.
10Nakasero Market Shopping
Nakasero Market is a market in Kampala, Uganda, located at the foot of Nakasero hill. It sells fresh food, textiles, shoes and cheap electronics.
11Independence Monument History
The Independence Monument, also known as the Uganda Independence Monument is a sculpture which symbolizes the independence of Uganda from British colonialism on 9 October 1962.
12Fort Lugard Museum
Fort Lugard is a fort and a museum in Kampala which served as the colonial administrative site of the British Protectorate of Uganda. The fort was occupied by the Buganda Kingdom before President Idi Amin donated the land to the Uganda Muslim Supreme Council.
13Twekobe Palace History
Twekobe also known as the Twekobe Palace, is the official residence of the Kabaka of Buganda. It is located in the Lubiri (Buganda Palace) in n Mengo, Uganda.
14Miracle Centre Cathedral Place of worship
Miracle Centre Cathedral is a Pentecostal megachurch in Kampala, the capital of Uganda. It is one of the largest Christian congregations in East Africa, known for its vibrant services, large weekly attendance, and extensive evangelistic outreach.
15Busega Martyrs Memorial Place of worship
The Busega Martyrs Memorial also known as Busega Martyrs Memorial Church is the site where the first three Ugandan Martyrs were killed in 1885.
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