Sights and landmarks in Dar es Salaam

Sights and landmarks in Dar es Salaam

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   Askari Monument

   A monument dedicated to the Askari soldiers who fought in World War I.

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   Azania Front Lutheran Church

   This well-known landmark in the centre of the city was built by German missionaries.

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   Makumbusho Village Museum

   All of the houses within the village were constructed in accordance with the types of houses built by various ethnic groups throughout Tanzania. Ngoma dance shows are held from 14:00-18:00 on certain days.

   09:00-18:00 daily

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   National Museum

   The national museum mainly shows photos and exhibitions on the development of human nature. A must go to see the skull of the Nutcracker Man (1.75 million years old) and the cast of the even older (3.6 million years) laetoli footprints. Also find a botanical garden on the other side of Samora Ave.

   09:30-18:00 daily

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   Karimjee Hall

   Former parliamentary building. Still in use for seminars.

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   Zoological Gardens

   US$20

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   St. Joseph's Cathedral

   Roman Catholic cathedral completed in 1902.

Listings from the Wikivoyage guide to Dar es Salaam (CC BY-SA 4.0).