Cultural sites in Uganda
There are
various cultural sites that a visitor can enjoy while on a cultural safari site
tour to Uganda. These sites include the following;
Kings
Palace (Bulange Mengo)
Lubiri
which is found in Mengo division Kampala is the palace of the Kabaka (king of
Buganda). This palace was built in 1885 and it is estimated to cover 4 square
miles. Opposite the palace, there is a spired Bulange, which acts as Buganda’s
parliament building. It is free and any visitor can visit this parliament.
Bahai
Temple Kampala:
Bahai
Temple is the only temple in Africa for the Bahai faith. The beautiful
architecture plus well tented gardens that stretch over 30 hectares are some of
the attractions at the site. This temple is found on top of Kikaya Hill in
Kampala. The temple has nice looking windows which filter beautiful light into
it.
Kasubi
Royal Tombs (Masiiro):
The Kasubi
Royal Tombs or Masiiro in local
kiganda language is a world heritage site that receives the
highest number of cultural visitors in Uganda. This site experienced
retaliation when it was burnt by unknown people. However, it is being
reconstructed by Baganda people in order to restore their historical trace.
Kasubi Royal Tombs is where kings of Buganda are buried and it is highly
respected.
Kabaka’s
Lake:
This is a manmade
lake and is found near Mengo. The lake covers about 5 acres just on the
outskirts of Kampala. This lake was created during the regime of Kabaka Mwanga
(in 1880) mainly for his enjoyment inform of fishing and swimming. The Kabaka
had a plan of extending this lake to lake Victoria with an aim of creating an
escape corridor during times of war, but this was not achieved. A cultural
safari to this historical lake comes with other tourism activities like birding
and spot fishing.
Namugongo
Martyr’s Shrine:
This is a
religious shrine and a historical site in Uganda which brings back the memory
of the 30 Ugandan Catholics and Protestants martyrs who were burnt to death.
These martyrs were burned on the 3rd June 1889 on the orders of the
Kabaka. A historical building was constructed at the site and it contains all
the details about every martyr. Every 3rd of June, both Catholics
and Protestants make holy pilgrimages to this site and it is a public holiday
in Uganda.
Naggalabi
(Buddo Coronation Site):
This site
is found on the hilltop at Naggalabi Buddo and it referred to as the historical
heart of Buganda. Naggalabi site is where the Kindom of Buganda was birthed and
it’s where every Kabaka is crowned from. While at Nagali Buddo, a visitor can
visit the main sacred sites and even literally walk in the footsteps of the
present and past Kabaka`s of Buganda.
Rubaga
& Namirembe Cathedrals:
These are
religious buildings for worship with great architectural designs, Namirembe
Cathedral was the first to be established by the protestant missionaries in
early 1903. It was later struck by lightning and was reconstructed in 1919. Rubaga
Cathedral was established in 1880 and it is found on Rubaga hill that overlooks
Kampala.
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