Island of Mozambique

Island of Mozambique, Mesericórdia Church

Urbanized island with numerous historical buildings. Arab trade port was established here in medieval times. The island (and later the whole country) was named after Musa Mbiki – an Arab trader. Contains the oldest European fort in Sub-Saharan Africa – Fort São Sebastião, built in the 2nd half of the 16th century, a rare example of Late Gothic (Manueline) architecture in Africa.

Wonders of Mozambique

Gurungue mountain chain - one of many little explored mountains in Mozambique

Wondermondo 🢖 World 🢖 Wonders of Africa 🢖 Wonders of Mozambique Territory Wonders of Mozambique   Highlights Mozambique is a gorgeous, large country with a high diversity of landscapes and comparatively well-preserved (until recent times) nature. This country has a magnificent landscape. It is too little researched and may bring many interesting discoveries in the future, especially regarding the Stone Age people. […]