Cathedral of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception

Nice from outside

Really well-maintained, still as white as if it was painted this month. Went inside for a peep, but not as impressive inside as from outside.

Better than expected

We liked this austere church, and especially the stairs. It's very central in The Baixa quarter and close to other things you might want to look at.

Simple Catholic cathedral among colonial buildings

This Catholic cathedral stands out for its simple, linear shapes and white color in an area where there are colonial buildings. The interior is also simple but pleasant and interesting to visit even i...

Wondrous

An incredible experience of beauty, majesty and tranquility in the middle of the city. I was quite emotional seeing the architecture, art and history of this wonderful cathedral.

Modernist Roman Catholic cathedral in central Maputo

Completed in 1944 this cathedral is a good example of the modernist style that became quite popular in the 1920s and 30s in Europe. The Portugese architect, de Freitas was a civil engineer and clearly...