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Maputo is the capital and largest city of Mozambique and it’s situated in the far south of the country on the Indian Ocean. This bustling port city has a selection of attractions, and includes beaches for those looking for a day on the beach.
Architecture and Landmarks in Maputo
Maputo is a city that’s still growing today and contains many high-rises, but it’s the older colonial architecture that will appeal to most tourists. The Railway Station is one of the best known landmarks and it was built between 1913 and 1916. Several sources claim this was the work of Gustave Eiffel when in fact it was designed by architects Alfredo Augusto Lisboa de Lima, Ferreira da Costa, and Mario Veiga. Even though it wasn’t designed by Eiffel himself it’s still an impressive building and worth a look.
If you’re desperate to see some of Gustav Eiffel’s work you do still have the opportunity to do so here in Maputo as he did design another building. Known as the House of Steel or Iron House this building was designed for the Governor in 1892 but because it was too hot to be inside the Governor never lived there!
The Cathedral and the Municipal Council Building are two other landmarks in Maputo, plus there’s an old Portuguese fortress you can visit that now contains a military museum.
Tunduru Gardens
For a break for the hustle and bustle of Maputo city life you should visit the Tunduru Gardens. This botanical garden is very attractive though small and was designed in 1885 by the British gardener Thomas Honney. The gardens also contain tennis courts that are owned by the Mozambique Tennis Federaton so you might be able to catch a match while you’re here.
Museums in Maputo
Maputo has a good selection of museums that include the National Museum of Art where there are permanent and temporary exhibitions including Mozambican art. The Museum of the Revolution is another. It recounts the story of how Mozambique gained independence from Portugal.
Flights to Maputo
The main airport for Mozambique is the Maputo International Airport (airport code: MPM). Most hotels have shuttle buses for customers, but there are also taxis at the airport for transit. If you want something more adventurous, try the shared minibus chapas. For flights to Maputo, you can fly with South African Airways, Virgin Atlantic or British Airways and transfer once in Johannesburg. Kenya Airways travels through Nairobi and Johannesburg, for a 2-stop flight to Maputo. Lufthansa also stops twice, in Frankfurt and then Johannesburg.Maputo Tourist Attractions
While Maputo is not brimming with tourist attractions there’s enough here to keep most tourists occupied for several days at least, making this a good place to start a holiday in Mozambique. Maputo is a busy and bustling city with a population of around 1.2 million people so this certainly isn’t a small African town and it has a good infrastructure to go with it. The proximity to South Africa has led to a strong South African influence in Maputo, though the Portuguese colonial influence, and Bantu, is still strong too.Architecture and Landmarks in Maputo
Maputo is a city that’s still growing today and contains many high-rises, but it’s the older colonial architecture that will appeal to most tourists. The Railway Station is one of the best known landmarks and it was built between 1913 and 1916. Several sources claim this was the work of Gustave Eiffel when in fact it was designed by architects Alfredo Augusto Lisboa de Lima, Ferreira da Costa, and Mario Veiga. Even though it wasn’t designed by Eiffel himself it’s still an impressive building and worth a look.
If you’re desperate to see some of Gustav Eiffel’s work you do still have the opportunity to do so here in Maputo as he did design another building. Known as the House of Steel or Iron House this building was designed for the Governor in 1892 but because it was too hot to be inside the Governor never lived there!
The Cathedral and the Municipal Council Building are two other landmarks in Maputo, plus there’s an old Portuguese fortress you can visit that now contains a military museum.
Tunduru Gardens
For a break for the hustle and bustle of Maputo city life you should visit the Tunduru Gardens. This botanical garden is very attractive though small and was designed in 1885 by the British gardener Thomas Honney. The gardens also contain tennis courts that are owned by the Mozambique Tennis Federaton so you might be able to catch a match while you’re here.
Museums in Maputo
Maputo has a good selection of museums that include the National Museum of Art where there are permanent and temporary exhibitions including Mozambican art. The Museum of the Revolution is another. It recounts the story of how Mozambique gained independence from Portugal.