Maputo Down Town Walking Tour

The idea to build it was by the governor of Mozambique Sebastiao Jose Alves in 1930’s to expand the congregation of European Christians. It was visited by pope Joao II 1988 Due to the rapid growth of the City in the early part of the 20th century it was decided that the small churches in existence were not serving the expanding congregations and influx of European Christians

You will learn the history of the first president o Mozambique and the first husband of the widow of Nelson Mandela Graça Machel.

You will see the house built by the magician of iron, Gustave Eiffel.

You will see different trees and you will enjoy looking at the birds

You will visit one of the most beautiful railway station in the world and learn history about the statue of "nhuan hoca" (lady's snake).

You will learn about the down town first mosque.

You will learn the history of Mozambique: before, during and after the independence. You will also learn about Ngungunhane, the king of Gaza.

Learn about " capulana", cloth brought from Asia and adopted as a traditional cloth in Mozambique, may be buy some for you memory.