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Corners and Recants of Downtown
Joined 2022
We will observe the various historical - cultural sites events such as the Iron House designed by Gustave Eiffel and built in 1892; the Nossa Senhora da Conceição cathedral, an emblematic building opened in 1944 located next to City Hall building in the area of Independence square, the Central Market full of various curiosities which was opened in 1901, the Fortress old military museum, Railways Station among others.
Itinerary
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Meeting Point
Franco-Mozambican Cultural Center
Franco-Mozambican Cultural Center
Opened in 1995 on the ruins of the old Hotel Clube built in 1896, the Franco-Mozambican Cultural Center (CCFM) is certainly one of the most beautiful buildings that make up the French cultural network abroad, with an emblematic style of iron architecture inherited from the time. Victorian, which stands out in the group of buildings classified as cultural and architectural heritage in Mozambique.
Cathedral
Officially the Metropolitan Cathedral of Nossa Senhora da Conceição, is an emblematic building of the city, designed in 1936 by the engineer Marcial Freitas e Costa, and inaugurated in 1944.
It is located in Praça da Independência and features an interior height of 16 m, and a tower with a height of 61 m. The nave is 66 m long and 16 m wide.
City Hall
Is a classically inspired building, opened on December 1, 1947 to house the then Lourenço Marques City Council. The building was designed by the architect Carlos César dos Santos, winner of a public competition held for the purpose in 1937.
It is located in Praça da Independência, in Maputo.
Central Market
Is a work by David de Carvalho built with iron elements imported from Belgium. Opened in 1901, the place sells a little bit of everything: various foods — fruits, vegetables, fragrant spices — objects for the home, for personal use and also souvenirs.
Railways Station
Is an imposing building, designed by the architects Alfredo Augusto Lisboa de Lima, Mário Veiga and Ferreira da Costa, and built between 1913 and 1916.
Included in the group of the ten best railway stations in the world due to its architecture.
Fortress
It is a replica that was built to be temporary in 1940 for the centenary of the Independence and Restoration. However, it was restored according to the original design. Until shortly after Independence, in 1975, this Fortress was a Military-Historical Museum.
The Maputo Fortress is a national monument related to the history of the Portuguese presence in Mozambique and to the relationships and resistance offered by the inhabitants of the lands on the banks of the bay.
Botanical Garden - Tunduro
This beautiful green retreat amidst the concrete was created in 1885 by the English landscaper Thomas Honney, responsible for designing the gardens of the King of Greece and the Sultan of Turkey. The site, which is home to a number of exotic indigenous plant species, is excellent for a walk or moments of relaxation under shady trees.
Franco-Mozambican Cultural Center
We'll get back to the starting point at the end of the tour.
Ending Point
Franco-Mozambican Cultural Center
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This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Guide fee,
Mineral Water.
Gratuity,
Transportation fee,
Personal Expenses.
Tour Important Information
Please note that entrance fees at Fortress will be at your own account.
Kindly dress up comfortable shoes , bring hat incase if its get hot as well a pull over as it can be cooler during winter months and during summer months it can be warm .
I do chauffeur service for the city of Maputo and surroundings! Thank you in advance!
Important message from the supplier
I can guide you in South Africa (Mpumalanga Area) if, you pay my transportation fee.
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Joined 2022
About Tour Guide Balzac U.
I believe that every place has a story. Mozambique, a pearl of the Indian Ocean whose capital is Maputo, has a lot to discover, see, experience and remember.
As a Guide, since 2013, I strive to tell these stories in an interesting way, where visiting the scenario in which the story evolved brings a sense of reality to the visits. I plan my itineraries through interesting areas, conveying diverse information along the way, as many visitors want to see where and how local people live.
I strive to provide a quality personal experience that is unique and unforgettable. I appreciate individual communication, discussing points of interest raised by tourists. I customize the itinerary to suit special interests and am happy to change things up during the tour as long as there are no inconveniences.
Feel free to contact me if you have any questions!
$47/ per person
