Chissano Gallery
Works of renowned sculptor Alberto Chissano are on display in his family’s residence at the Chissano Gallery, together with the works of other sculptors and painters. Taxis from central Maputo charge from Mtc600 return, including waiting time.
Núcleo de Arte
This long-standing artists’ cooperative has frequent exhibitions featuring the work of up-and-coming artists (some of which is for sale). There’s also a pottery area and a garden where you can talk with the artists and watch them at work (afternoons are best for this). Adjoining is
Municipal Market
With its long rows of vendors, tables piled high with produce, fresh fish and colourful spices, and stalls overflowing with everything from brooms to plastic buckets, the Municipal Market is Maputo’s main market and well worth a stroll through. Get there early, when everything is s
Fort
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 the famed kin
Praça da Independência
This wide plaza is rimmed on one side by the white, spired Cathedral of Nossa Senhora da Conceição and on the other by the hulking, neoclassical City Hall . Just off the square is the Iron House , which was designed by Eiffel in the late-19th century as the governor’s residence, th
Natural History Museum
The Natural History Museum, near Hotel Cardoso, is worth a stop simply to see its stately Manueline architecture and its garden with a mural by Malangatana. Inside are some taxidermy specimens accompanied by interactive computer terminals, a small ethnography exhibit and a fascinat
House & Studio of Malangatana
It is occasionally possible to visit the house and studio of Malangatana, Mozambique’s most renowned painter. It’s filled with dozens of his own paintings as well as sculptures by Alberto Chissano. Bookings are best arranged through Kulungwana Espaço Artístico , at the train statio
Praça dos Heróis Moçambicanos
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 hero
Train Station
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 lattice work, pillars an
Mozambique Island
Tiny, crescent-shaped Mozambique Island has played a larger-than-life role in East African coastal life over the centuries. Today, it is an intriguing anomaly – part ghost town and part lively fishing community. Its picturesque and pleasant to wander around, with colonnaded archway
Fort of São Sebastião
The island’s northern end is dominated by the massive Fort of São Sebastião, which is the oldest complete fort still standing in sub-Saharan Africa. Construction began in 1558, and about 50 years later the final stones were laid. Just beyond the fort, at the island’s tip and access
Cascata
A popular destination for longer hikes is the cascata (waterfall) in the hills north of town. To get here, head first to the UP4 tea factory (also known as Chá Sambique), which you can see in the distance to the north; ask locals to point out the way and allow about 45 minutes on
Palace & Chapel of São Paulo
This imposing edifice – the former governor’s residence and now a museum – dates from 1610 and is the island’s historical showpiece. The interior, which is currently under renovation and closed to the public, gives a remarkable glimpse into what upper-class life must have been like
Maputo
With its Mediterranean-style architecture, waterside setting and wide avenues lined by jacaranda and flame trees, Maputo is easily one of Africas most attractive capitals. Its also the most developed place in Mozambique by far, with a wide selection of hotels and restaurants, well-
Gorongosa National Park
Gorongosa National Park was gazetted in 1960 and was one of southern Africa’s premier wildlife parks. It was renowned for its large prides of lions, as well as for its elephants, hippos, buffaloes and rhinos. However the civil war brought an end to this abundance. Rehabilitation wo
Mt Namúli
Rising up from the hills about 15km northeast of Gurúè are the mist-shrouded slopes of Mt Namúli (2419m), from which flow the Licungo (Lugela) and Malema Rivers. If you find yourself in the area with time to spare, it makes a scenic but challenging climb for which you’ll need a goo
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