Good for a quiet drink, or if you want to stay local.
Hotel Terminus Pool Bar
Maputo
Lonely Planet's must-see attractions
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Works of renowned sculptor Alberto Chissano, as well as his remains, are on display in his family’s residence at the Chissano Gallery. Taxis from central…
1.34 MILES
Half a block west of Avenida Karl Marx, the National Art Museum has an excellent collection of paintings and sculptures by Mozambique’s finest…
Centro Cultural Franco-Moçambicano
1.17 MILES
An excellent place, with art exhibitions, music and dance performances, films, theatre, a craft shop, a cafe and more.
1.72 MILES
Maputo’s landmark train station is one of the city’s most imposing buildings. The dome was designed by an associate of Alexandre Gustav Eiffel (of Eiffel…
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This wide and imposing plaza is the gateway from the upper part of town to the baixa. It's rimmed by several notable buildings and well worth a stroll.
2.87 MILES
The large Praça dos Heróis Moçambicanos, along Avenida Acordos de Lusaka near the airport, is notable for its 95m-long mural commemorating the revolution…
1.31 MILES
The old fort was built by the Portuguese in the mid-19th century near the site of an earlier fort. Inside is a garden and a small museum with remnants…
1.19 MILES
The hulking, neoclassical City Hall looks down over the baixa area from a low hill at the top of Avenida Samora Machel. The building, which was completed…
Nearby Maputo attractions
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Art and photography exhibits; opposite the South African High Commission.
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This long-standing artists cooperative has frequent exhibitions featuring the work of up-and-coming artists (some of which is for sale). There’s also a…
0.38 MILES
The Natural History Museum, near Hotel Cardoso, is worth a stop simply to see its stately Manueline architecture and its garden with a mural by…
0.41 MILES
Wonderful for families, with a children's playground, pedalo rentals, lots of space, a good and inexpensive cafe and views over Maputo Bay.
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A pleasant, green area to while away a morning or late afternoon, with a children's playground, a small cafe, a community library and views over the…
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Mozambique's presidential complex is a beautiful and impressive structure overlooking Maputo Bay. Photographs are not permitted. It is also not permitted…
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Maputo's tallest building – now known as the Mcel building because of its unmissable advertising – makes a convenient landmark.
8. Cathedral of Nossa Senhora da Conceição
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With its simple but imposing lines and soaring, white spire, this cathedral is one of Maputo's most attractive buildings. It was completed in 1944. Inside…