Monumento aos Mortos da I Grande Guerra, Maputo

Name: Monumento aos Mortos da I Grande Guerra
Address: Praça dos Trabalhadores, Maputo, Mozambique

#17 among attractions in Maputo

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Facts and practical information

The Monument to the Dead of the First World War, by the sculptor Ruy Roque Gameiro in collaboration with the architect Veloso Reis, was inaugurated in 1935 in the city of Maputo, capital of Mozambique. It is located in the Workers Square, in front of the famous Railway Station, and is a tribute to the Portuguese and Mozambicans killed in the First World War.

Alternative names: Coordinates: 25°58'17"S, 32°33'55"E

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Praça dos TrabalhadoresMaputo Mozambique

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Day trips

Monumento aos Mortos da I Grande Guerra – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Maputo central market, Maputo–Katembe bridge, Cathedral of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception, Tunduru Gardens.

~1210 ftE
Shopping, Flea market, Market
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0.5 miW
Bridge
Maputo–Katembe bridge, Maputo
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0.6 miE
Church
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0.5 miE
Park, Garden
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0.5 miE
Library
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0.4 miE
25°58'16"S • 32°34'18"E
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Historical landmark
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0.5 miE
Square
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0.4 miSE
Forts and castles
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1.4 miNW
Harbor
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1.3 miNE
Universities and schools
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Monumento aos Mortos da I Grande Guerra?

Nearby attractions include Maputo central market, Maputo (6 min walk), Fortaleza de Maputo, Maputo (11 min walk), Casa de Ferro, Maputo (13 min walk), Maputo–Katembe bridge, Maputo (13 min walk).

How to get to Monumento aos Mortos da I Grande Guerra by public transport?

The nearest stations to Monumento aos Mortos da I Grande Guerra:

Bus

P. Trabalhadores • Lines: 101i, 107i, 107v, 108i, 108v, 110i, 111i, 113i, 113v, 201i, 201v, 203i, 203v, 205i, 205v, 207i, 207v, 209i, 209v, 211i, 211v, 213i, 213v, 219i, 219v, 223i, 223v, 301i, 301v, 304i, 306i, 401i, 401v, 402i, 402v, 405i, 405v, 407i, 407v, 409i, 409v, 410i, 410v, 411i, 411v, 501i, 501v, 502i, 502v, 507i, 507v, 702i, 702v, C3i, C5i, C5v, C7i, C7v, C8i, C9i, C9v (1 min walk)
P.trabalhadores (3 min walk)

Train

Maputo (2 min walk)