Maputo

Temples & religious sites

Cathedral of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception

A Catholic cathedral on Independence Square in downtown Maputo, close enough to City Hall to visit both together. Built in the 1930s, it remains one of the city's landmark religious buildings.

Museums & galleries

Natural History Museum of Mozambique

Located in Maputo's Polana district, this natural history museum opened in 1913 as a state museum. It houses a wide range of specimens and exhibits covering Mozambique's flora, fauna, and natural history.

Nature

Mbuluzi River

This river originates in Eswatini and crosses the Lebombo Mountains in Mozambique. It flows through the Espírito Santo estuary at Maputo into Maputo Bay, passing beneath the Maputo–Katembe Bridge.

Parks & gardens

Tunduru Gardens

A park in downtown Maputo, Mozambique, designed by a British gardener in 1885. With tennis courts on site, it's a green urban space perfect for both a stroll and relaxation.

Museums & galleries

Casa Amarela

An 18th-century building in downtown Maputo, notable for its yellow facade blending Portuguese and Indian styles. Considered the city's oldest building, it now houses the National Currency Museum.

Temples & religious sites

Polana church

A Franciscan church in Maputo's Sommerschield district, completed in 1962. It offers a quiet setting for taking in the city's religious architecture.

Castles & palaces

Maputo Fortress

This fortress stands in downtown Maputo, Mozambique's capital, and ranks among the city's most notable historic sites. It sits near a square, making it an easy stop on a walk through the city.

Parks & gardens

Praça da Independência (Maputo)

This square in the heart of downtown Maputo is the city's iconic meeting spot. Laid out during Portuguese colonial rule and renamed after independence, it's a pleasant place to stroll and sense the city's changing history.