Photogallery of Maputo, Mozambique

Maputo is the capital of Mozambique, a country in Southeast Africa. Despite this status, the city is quite a poor settlement on the African continent. However, people might consider it poor only if they compare it to the richest European capitals. By standards of Africa, this is quite a developed city that can compete with Las Vegas. If you choose to visit Maputo, you will see a big business district with mostly office buildings and a central part that remains active and awake 24/7. This is the best place to visit numerous bars, cafes, and nightclubs. Maputo can be proud of its beautiful beaches that are one of the reasons why tourists from all over the world choose to visit this amazing city. In 1544, the governor of East Africa sent naval explorer Lourenço Marques to explore the region occupied by the Portuguese that was a part of the governor’s property. The explorer built a fort and trading posts in the area. The new settlement got its name after him later and was called accordingly – Lourenço Marques. The first town was completely destroyed, however, a new town was built later. This event took place in 1850. Over the years, Lourenço Marques became the capital of Portuguese East Africa. At the beginning of the 20th century, the city turned into a cosmopolitan center. The settlement developed into a modern port with warehouses and cranes that could unload even large ships. When Mozambique finally became an independent country in 1975, many foreign … Read further