Fortress of Maputo
Fortaleza de Nossa Senhora da Conceição
A red-brick fortress by the sea in the downtown district, telling the story of Portuguese colonial rule and Gaza Kingdom resistance, with a peaceful inner courtyard.
A fort has stood on this site since the 18th century, when the Portuguese built it. The current red sandstone walls were rebuilt in the 1940s to match the original appearance. The inner courtyard has green trees and colonial-era cannons. A small museum displays exhibits relating to Gungunhana, the last ruler of the Gaza Kingdom, including his wooden coffin. Admission is inexpensive, and a visit takes about 30 to 45 minutes. The fortress lies on the downtown seafront and can be walked together with the Central Market and the Casa de Ferro.
Opening hours
About 09:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Museu Nacional da Moeda (Casa Amarela)
- Mercado Central (Mercado Municipal)
- Tunduru Botanical Gardens
- Casa de Ferro (Iron House)
- Independence Square & City Hall
- Cathedral of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception
- Maputo Central Railway Station
- National Museum of Art of Mozambique