Kampala
Located in Namugongo, this shrine marks the spot where Kabaka Mwanga II ordered the execution of 14 Catholics who refused to denounce their faith, including church leader Charles Lwanga who was burnt alive on or around 3 June 1886 – which is now celebrated as Martyrs’ Day. The shrine represents an African hut but looks more like something built by NASA than the Catholic church.
The shrine is 15km outside Kampala, off Jinja Rd. To get here, take a minibus from Kampala’s Old Taxi Park.
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Built in 1922, this small palace is the former home of the king of Buganda, though it has remained empty since 1966 when Prime Minister Milton Obote…
Uganda Wildlife Education Centre
25.14 MILES
While it functions primarily as a zoo, this centre is actually a world-class animal refuge that has benefited from international assistance in recent…
7.6 MILES
The Unesco World Heritage–listed Kasubi Tombs are of great significance to the Buganda kingdom as the burial place of its kings and royal family. The huge…
6.12 MILES
Open to the public, a visit to parliament is an interesting way to spend an hour or two. You can either tour the building or see the government in action …
5.58 MILES
There’s plenty to interest you here with a varied and well-captioned ethnographic collection covering clothing, hunting, agriculture, medicine, religion…
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A great place to learn about the history and culture of the Buganda Kingdom; guided tours take you inside the parliament building, providing interesting…
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Located on the outskirts of town, royal prisoners were starved in the prison ditch during the upheavals of 1888–89. Kabaka Kalema killed 30 of his…
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About 35km out of Kampala, the 453-hectare Mpanga Forest Reserve is a decent option if you want to escape the chaos of Kampala for a day or two. It's best…
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An artist-run gallery and studio featuring emerging and established Ugandan abstract and contemporary artists.
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This classy little gallery features works by serious local artists. Downstairs has changing monthly exhibits, while upstairs is a permanent collection,…
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A small contemporary gallery featuring Ugandan paintings and abstract sculptures in monthly shows.
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There’s plenty to interest you here with a varied and well-captioned ethnographic collection covering clothing, hunting, agriculture, medicine, religion…
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Formerly known as Tulifanya, this well-established gallery has knowledgeable owners who can inform you about artists who matter. It features a notable…
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Open to the public, a visit to parliament is an interesting way to spend an hour or two. You can either tour the building or see the government in action …
6.32 MILES
Established by the Ugandan Culture Centre in 1964, Nommo is a reliable spot for quality artwork.
6.61 MILES
Small, but definitely worth a visit, with fascinating monthly exhibitions; check the website for events. There are also some cool sculptures on the…
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