Askari Monument
Mnara wa Askari
A bronze statue of an African soldier on a roundabout in the city centre, commemorating African soldiers and porters who fought for the British in the First World War.
The Askari Monument stands in the middle of the roundabout where Samora Avenue meets Mazavatti Street. It was erected by British authorities in 1927. The bronze figure shows an African soldier, or askari, holding a rifle with its bayonet pointed forward, in memory of the African soldiers and carriers who died in the East African campaign of the First World War. The sculptor, James Wells, once signed the work under a pen name. The spot is regarded as the origin point of the city centre and is surrounded by banks and commercial streets. Entry is free. Allow about 10 minutes for photos, and watch the traffic when crossing the road.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Azania Front Lutheran Church
- St. Joseph's Cathedral
- Dar es Salaam Botanical Gardens
- National Museum of Tanzania
- Kivukoni Fish Market
- Kariakoo Market
- Tingatinga Arts Cooperative
- Coco Beach