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Railway station in Maputo

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...  see full details



Variety of goods at the market

Central Market

The Central Market spills out of the shabby yet beautiful building in which it is housed, and is a hub of activity where all kinds of goods can be bought, from handicrafts, basketware and carvings, to fruit and vegetables, a variety of seafood...  see full details



The view at Hotel Polana

Polana Hotel

The grand dame of Maputo, Hotel Polana boasts 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 details



Eduardo Mondlane meticais

Museum of the Revolution

Maputo's Museum of the Revolution 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. ...  see full details



Xai Xai

Xai Xai

Just 124 miles (200km) north of Maputo, the small town of Xai Xai is a popular excursion for those seeking a relaxing day on the beach. Xai Xai has a scattering of shops, bars, restaurants and accommodation, but the real draw is the...  see full details



Jardim Tunduru Botanical Gardens

The Jardim Tunduru Botanical Gardens, located in downtown Maputo, offers a welcome shady retreat on steamy tropical days - and cannot help but hark back to the Mozambican capital's more grandiose past. The gardens were designed in 1885 by Thomas Honney - who in...  see full details


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