Things to see in Maputo
Maputo is the capital of Mozambique, with an urban population of about 1.4 million. Below are 7 notable places within about 4 km of the centre, ranked by how widely they are covered on Wikipedia.
1Maputo–Catembe Bridge Landmark
The Maputo–Katembe bridge (Ponte de Maputo a Katembe) is a suspension bridge across Maputo Bay in southern Mozambique. The bridge connects the Mozambican capital Maputo, on the northern bank, with its disjunct suburb of Katembe on the southern bank.
2Cathedral of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Place of worship
The Cathedral of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception, commonly known as the Maputo Cathedral, is a Catholic cathedral in downtown Maputo, the capital of Mozambique.
3Samora Machel Statue Landmark
The Samora Machel Statue is a bronze sculpture located in the center of Praça da Independência in Maputo, Mozambique. The statue depicts Samora Machel (1933-1986), military, revolutionary, and the first president of Mozambique.
4Tunduru Gardens Park
The Tunduru Gardens is public park and garden in downtown Maputo, Mozambique. It was designed in 1885 by British gardener Thomas Honney under commission by the ruling Portuguese authorities.
5Maputo Fortress History
The Fort Nossa Senhora da Conceição of Lourenço Marques, nowadays known as the Maputo Fortress (Fortaleza de Maputo) is located at Praça 25 de Junho and represents one of the main historical monuments of the city of Maputo, former Lourenço Marques, in Mozambique.
6Praça da Independência (Maputo) Neighbourhood
Praça da Independência is a public square and focal point of Maputo, Mozambique. It was built by the Portuguese as Praça Mouzinho de Albuquerque (Mouzinho de Albuquerque Square) and was dominated by a statue of Mouzinho de Albuquerque, the former governor-general of Portuguese Mozambique.
7Mercado Municipal (Maputo) Shopping
The Mercado Central de Maputo (the Maputo Central Market in English) is a market in the centre of Mozambique’s capital city of Maputo. It is well-known for its design, which dates back to around 1900.
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