Gwanzura, Harare

#14 among attractions in Harare

Sport, Sport venue, Arenas and stadiums

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Gwanzura is a football stadium in Highfield, Harare. It is bordered by Mushandirapamwe Hotel, Machipisa council bar, bus station, Jerusalem suburb and by a BP station owned by the Tawengwas.It was built by the brothers Eric and Phanuel Gwanzura to defy colonial restrictions on access to sporting infrastructure for black Africans. ()

Coordinates: 17°53'30"S, 30°59'36"E

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Nearby attractions include: Eastgate Centre, National Gallery of Zimbabwe, Sacred Heart Cathedral, Zimbabwe Museum of Human Sciences.

5.7 miNE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Eastgate Centre, Harare
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Art gallery, Museum, Shopping
National Gallery of Zimbabwe, Harare
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6.3 miNE
Church
Sacred Heart Cathedral, Harare
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5.1 miNE
Museum
Zimbabwe Museum of Human Sciences, Harare
130 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Harare, the Zimbabwe Museum of Human Sciences stands as a custodian of the nation's rich heritage and cultural history. This pivotal institution, an integral part of Zimbabwe's cultural landscape, offers a deep dive into the ancient traditions...
5.2 miNE
Postmodern architecture
ZANU–PF Building, Harare
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3.8 miNE
Shopping, Farmer's market, Market
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3.9 miN
Cemetery
National Heroes Acre, Harare
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5.8 miNE
Church
Cathedral of St Mary and All Saints, Harare
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3.9 miNE
Sport, Sport venue, Arenas and stadiums
Rufaro Stadium, Harare
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6.5 miNE
Cricket, Sport, Sport venue
Harare Sports Club, Harare
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4.9 miN
Sport, Sport venue, Arenas and stadiums
National Sports Stadium, Harare
124 min walk • The National Sports Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium, in Harare, Zimbabwe, with a maximum capacity of 60,000 people. It is the largest stadium in Zimbabwe. Located in Harare just a Few meters from Heroes Acre. It is used mostly for football matches, but is also used for rugby union.