4 best monuments & statues in Dar es Salaam

St. Joseph's Cathedral
St. Joseph's Cathedral

Cathedral

One of the few significant historical monuments in Dar es Salaam is the Catholic Cathedral of St. Joseph. The church can be found on the main coastal street directly opposite the ferry port to Zanzibar, and its traditional appearance contrasts strongly with the surrounding modern skyscrapers. [btn "The 10 best hotels in Dar es Salaam" https://www.booking.com/city/tz/dar-es-salaam.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-dar-salaam-katedrala] St Joseph's…

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Evangelical Cathedral
Lutheran Cathedral of Azania

Cathedral

Along with the nearby St Joseph's Cathedral, the evangelical Azania Cathedral is one of the few historical monuments in Dar es Salaam. It was built in 1898 by German settlers in a typical Bavarian architectural style. [btn "The 10 best hotels in Dar es Salaam" https://www.booking.com/city/tz/dar-es-salaam.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-dar-salaam-katedrala] The church is only accessible during church services, which are held 3 times a day on…

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Muslim Quarter
Muslim Quarter

City Quarter, Mosque

Most of the central part of the city is a lively Muslim quarter with many small mosques. Dar es Salaam's Muslim Quarter has no precise boundaries, but most mosques or shops selling traditional Muslim food can be found around Mosque Street and Zanaki Street. [btn "Book a hotel in the centre of Dar es Salaam" https://www.booking.com/city/tz/dar-es-salaam.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-dar-salaam-muslim] Stroll through the lively district and soak…

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Port Control Tower
Port Control Tower

Tower

The Dar es Salaam Port Control Tower is one of Dar es Salaam's iconic buildings and main landmarks. [btn "The 10 best hotels in Dar es Salaam" https://www.booking.com/city/tz/dar-es-salaam.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-dar-salaam-control] At first glance, the structure looks more like an airport control tower, but its height of over 50 metres is justified. Dar es Salaam's harbour is very narrow but also long and it's necessary for the shipping…

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