When spending your vacation in Mozambique, be sure to visit the capital of this state - Maputo. The capital of Mozambique is a port city located on the shores of the Indian Ocean, in the bay, bearing the same name.
Maputo is considered the most beautiful city in Africa, however, having a not very good location.
The capital of Mozambique dates back to 1781, when a Portuguese fortress appeared on the local tropical swamps. Now on the site of the fortress is a fort bearing the name of the Virgin of the Immaculate Conception. Several centuries ago, Maputo was a picturesque and interesting city that attracted many travelers. Unfortunately, after the hostilities on its territory, the capital of Mozambique lost its former attractiveness, and its appearance became more repulsive. Today, Maputo is actively recovering.
As for the population of the city, most of it belongs to the Bantu people. Also, a lot of representatives of the ethnic groups Tsonga, Ngoni and Makua live here. But, besides Africans, in the capital of Mozambique you can often see people from Asia and Portugal. More than half of the inhabitants of Maputo are adherents of local rites and cults. Catholics make up about 35% of the capital’s population, while Muslims make up about 15%. Portuguese is recognized as the official language, but in everyday life the languages of local African nationalities and ethnic groups are widely used.
The city can be divided into Upper and Lower. The lower city is located by the sea, here are located both buildings of the early XX century, and quite modern urban structures. In the Upper Town you can see many hotels, mansions and various local attractions.
Maputo's most interesting sights include the station and the Natural History Museum. The station, built at the beginning of the 20th century, was designed by Eiffel himself. Recently, large-scale repair work was carried out at the station, after which it began to resemble a palace, the arches of which are crowned by a huge, richly decorated dome. The Museum of History boasts entertaining exhibits representing archaeological finds dating back to the time of the origin of man. In addition, the museum has interesting exhibits telling about the resources and nature of Mozambique.
The capital of Mozambique can also boast of a picturesque botanical garden where you can enjoy the most beautiful nature, temporarily abandoning the bustle of the city. Maputo is a unique harmonious combination of a wide variety of cultures: Portuguese, Indian and Chinese. Such a variety could not but affect the local cuisine. In addition to the traditional dishes inherent in each of these cultures, here you can taste delicious Arabic dishes, as well as seafood for every taste.
Recently, Mozambique, the capital of which is famous for its gorgeous beaches and exotic, has attracted more and more tourists from all over the world.