Pemba
At the Paquitequete neighbourhood’s northern edge is a small fish market – it's a good place to drink in a bit of the local Mozambican spirit.
Must-see attractions in Mozambique
Northern Mozambique
Mozambique Island is 90% Muslim, a fact enshrined in this impressive green mosque that stands beside the busy fish market in Makuti Town.
Pemba
When you get to the end of Avenida Eduardo Mondlane, stop and take in the view of the world's third-largest natural harbour.
Mozambique
As in many Mozambican cities, the imposing green and white mosque is more resplendent than the local church.
Mozambique
There are the remains of an old Portuguese fort (now a cultural centre) on the river near the bridge.
Centro Cultural Brasil-Moçambique
Maputo
Exhibitions by Lusophone artists and Portuguese language courses.
Mozambique
The large Mt Mulide caves were used during the civil war as a place of refuge by local populations. The site is considered sacred. The caves are about…
Mozambique
Quelimane's hideous breeze-block 'new' cathedral is worth a look purely to see how low ecclesial architecture has plummeted since the now ruined old…
Pemba
Up on the hill behind the governor’s mansion is a large cemetery, with fragrant frangipani trees shading the Christian and Muslim graves. Close to the sea…
Northern Mozambique
Incredible diversity exists on tiny Mozambique Island, a fact reflected in this Hindu temple located next to the main market a stone's throw from a mosque…
Provincial Government Buildings
Northern Mozambique
The government offices overlook the main square, Praça do Liberados, with its statue of Samora Machel and murals depicting the recent history of…
Mozambique
The Feria Popular is a collection of stalls, restaurants and small businesses located in a walled complex on the EN6, the main bypass road in Chimoio.
Mozambique
Beira's distinctive red-and-white-striped lighthouse, dating from 1904, sits at the far end of Macuti Beach.
Mozambique
About 40km north of Mocuba, near Munhamade in Lugela district, are some hot springs considered sacred by the local people. There are no facilities.
Maputo
Maputo's tallest building – now known as the Mcel building because of its unmissable advertising – makes a convenient landmark.
Mozambique
Quelimane has a sizeable Muslim population, a fact testified to by this largish green and white mosque in the city centre.
Mozambique
Beira’s small cathedral was built in the early 20th century with stones from the old San Caetano fort (1505) in Sofala.
Northern Mozambique
The 'cathedral' is about the same size as a village church anywhere else and is usually locked unless there's a service.
Mozambique
The unusually shaped church acts as a important landmark in Chimoio's neat central grid.
Northern Mozambique
This mosque, right behind the cathedral, highlights Mozambique's religious diversity.
Northern Mozambique
Lichinga's tiny mosque faces the equally diminutive cathedral across the main park.
Northern Mozambique
One of Lichinga's more attractive buildings dates from the late colonial era.
