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21 Campo do Desportivo If you set out from the Cardoso Hotel, it is possible to look down over
the Baixa area and the Bay of Maputo. The green terraces on the hill lead
down to the sports grounds of Campo Maxaquene and Campo do Desportivo,
where musicians such as Hugh Masekela and Kappa Dech have performed. The
view is excellent and it helps to put the 22 Museum of Natural History This building is situated on the junction near the Hotel Cardoso. The museum is closed to the public during the process of restoration, and will remain closed until the year 2000 at the earliest, but it is worth taking a look at the outside of the building which was built in the Manueline style of architecture. The museum has a display of stuffed animals and a unique collection of elephant foetuses which represent each stage of the 22 months gestation period of the elephant. Tel: 491145 23 Nucleo de Arte, R. da Argelia This is a local artists association, which holds workshops and exhibitions of the works of established and up and coming artists. It is also possible to see some of the artists at work. Open Monday - Friday, 09H00-12H00 & 14H00-18H00 and Saturday mornings. 24 Geology Museum Situated on Av. 24 de Julho 355, this building has been renovated over
a period of ten years with money raised by the Department of Geology.
It contains exhibits of gemstones and minerals excavated in Mozambique
and the staff are well-informed 25 The Wedding Palace Situated on Av. Julius Nyerere close to the Avenida Hotel is an ornate white building, with pillars and decorative mouldings. This is where many of Maputo's young couples get married by civil ceremony. Just around the corner is the Greek Orthodox church on Av. A. Sekou Touré. 26 The President's Official Residence Beyond the Hotel Polana, as you travel towards the Costa do Sol, is one of the official residences of President Chissano on the right hand side of the road. The grounds of the house are patrolled by armed guards and it is worth noting that it is not permitted to walk along the pavement in front of the house. On the left hand side of the road is the Ungumi Restaurant and the Nautilus Pub. This is one of Maputo's most elegant restaurants, renowned both for its excellent food and extensive collection of Mozambican works of art, which are on display throughout the building. The best way to set off on this journey is from Av. 25 de Setembro in the Baixa. On the way you will pass by the Feira Popular, which is described in the Restaurant section, and the outdoor running track on the right. You will also pass the FACIM, which hosts Mozambique's annual trade fair. Across the roundabout is the Nautical School. Continue along the Marginal, making sure to take the lower road beside the sea. This is a pleasant area for a stroll during the hot weather but it is also attractive to thieves, so be careful. |
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Area | Bairro Polana and Museu | Along the Marginal Around the City |
Bairro Polana and Museu
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of the city into perspective for the first time visitor. There are steps
leading down to Av. 25 de Setembro but there have been muggings on these
steps and it is not advisable to use this route to get to the Baixa.
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enthusiastic about their subject. Larger groups and schools should phone
to arrange a guided tour (Tel: 498053). Open: Tuesday-Friday, 15H00-18H00,
Saturday 08H00-12H00 & 15H00-18H00