Nyarugenge District, Kigali

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Nyarugenge is a district in Kigali Province, Rwanda. Its heart is the city centre of Kigali, and contains most of the city's businesses. ()

Alternative names: Area: 51.74 mi²Coordinates: 1°58'60"S, 30°0'60"E

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Nearby attractions include: Kigali Genocide Memorial Centre, Sainte-Famille Church, Kandt House Museum of Natural History, National Library of Rwanda.

4.6 miNE
Museum
Kigali Genocide Memorial Centre, Kigali
118 min walk • The Kigali Genocide Memorial Centre stands as a somber testament to one of the most tragic periods in Rwanda's history. Located in the heart of the nation's capital, Kigali, this memorial is both a burial site and an educational centre, dedicated to the memory of the...
4.2 miNE
Church
Sainte-Famille Church, Kigali
108 min walk • The Sainte-Famille Church, standing in the heart of Rwanda's bustling capital, Kigali, is a site of profound historical significance and a beacon of faith for the local Catholic community. This church, though not as towering as some of its international counterparts...
3.6 miNE
Museum, History museum, Science museum
Kandt House Museum of Natural History, Kigali
92 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Kigali, Rwanda, the Kandt House Museum of Natural History stands as a testament to the country's rich biodiversity and cultural heritage. This museum, housed in the former residence of Dr. Richard Kandt, the first German colonial resident of...
5.4 miNE
Library
National Library of Rwanda, Kigali
139 min walk • The National Library of Rwanda Inkoranyabitabo in Kinyarwanda was founded in 1989 by the presidential order no 132/06 of March the 10th 1989 as a direction in Ministry of High Education and Research. It is located in the city of Kigali. It has a printed and digital collections.
3.4 miE
1°57'54"S • 30°3'46"E
Nyamirambo women's center, Kigali
88 min walk • Classes and workshops, Cultural tours, Walking tours
5.4 miNE
City hall
Urugwiro, Kigali
139 min walk • Village Urugwiro is the office residence of the President of Rwanda, it is also where the president receives and entertains state guests. The complex is located in the Kacyiru area of Rwanda's capital Kigali. It was originally built to accommodate the 6th Franco-African Summit in May 1979.
1.9 miE
Sport, Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue
Nyamirambo Regional Stadium, Kigali
50 min walk • The Kigali Stadium, nicknamed Nyamirambo Regional Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in the Nyamirambo neighbourhood of Kigali, Rwanda. It is currently used mostly for football matches. APR FC and Rayon Sports use the venue for most of their home games.
5.7 miNE
Universities and schools
University of Kigali, Kigali
146 min walk • University of Kigali is a fully accredited and chartered university by the Government of Rwanda. UoK started its operations in October 2013.