Attractions
Central Railway Station
Designed by Gustave Eiffel in 1910, the railway station is
considered to be one of the most beautiful in the world, with
marble pillars, wrought iron work and a large central dome. The
grand building is one of Maputo's most impressive structures, and
is...
see full detailsCentral Market
The Central Market spills out of the shabby yet beautiful
building in which it is housed, and is a hub of activity selling
all kinds of goods, from handicrafts, basketware and carvings, to
fruit and vegetables, a variety of seafood and many household...
see full detailsPolana Hotel
The grand dame of Maputo, Hotel Polana is one of the city's most
desirable addresses, overlooking the bay. The historic hotel is a
majestic building, evoking the style and sophistication of colonial
times, with its gardens, Victorian lift and five-star luxury. A
sunset drink...
see full detailsMuseum of the Revolution
The museum relates the fascinating history of the revolution in
Mozambique, detailing the violent struggle against Portuguese
colonialism. Mozambique gained independence in 1975, and various
maps, photographs and displays of weapons chronicle the fight. All
captions and text are in Portuguese.
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