Delve into the past of Mozambique's capital and discover the vibrant city's most important places of interest with this free walking tour of Maputo.
Free Walking Tour of Maputo
At the time you have booked, we'll start our free walking tour of Maputo at the central Independence Square. There you'll be able to see the façade of the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception. The church, inaugurated in 1944, has an enormous 61-metre-tall bell tower that is visible from many parts of the city.
Next to the cathedral is the Maputo City Hall, an imposing neoclassical building erected in 1947. Just in front of it, we'll see the colossal statue of Samora Machel. This political leader, president of Mozambique from 1975 to 1986, is considered the father of the country's independence.
We'll continue our free walking tour to the Franco-Mozambican Cultural Centre, which hosts exhibitions, film screenings, colloquiums and other important events. Not far from this building is another of the city's significant monuments. This is the Casa de Ferro: an old house that was prefabricated and imported from Belgium in 1892, and which served as the governor's residence.
The next stop on our tour of the capital of Mozambique will be at the city's old defensive fortress. The fort, which dates back to the 18th century, will give you great insight into the geographic importance of Maputo.
After an hour and a half of sightseeing, we'll conclude the free tour in front of the fortress, enjoying magnificent views of the bay of Maputo.
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