A grand opportunity for Art and Architecture enthusiasts visiting our area (Nelspruit, White River & Hazeyview) to appreciate South African and Mozambican local art and architecture
talled by some of South Africa’s best known artists who have left their distinctive personal “fingerprints” and philosophies in the form of chandeliers made of mattresses, wall coverings made of plastic hangers, rear-view mirrors at the dressing table and more… a seriously strenuous sensory workout
The spirit of Mozambique’s armed struggle is ever-present in the totem-pole-like carvings skinny, desperate humans crushed under the clumsy, uncaring feet of fat figures perched victoriously on top.
The Sagrada Familia Church is shaped like a ship’s hull, replacing the dragons with crosses and then repeating the motif of the Latin cross throughout, this is a perfect example of the Portuguese Art Deco architecture
Praca dos Trabalhadores, Baixa, Maputo, Mozambique
It was constructed from 1908 to 1916 in the Beaux-Arts style. Widely recognized for its attractiveness, the station has been ranked by international publications as one of the world's most beautiful. In addition to serving as an active train terminus, the station contains a rail museum, food venues, and holds music events.
Frequent exhibitions featuring the work of up-and-coming artists (some of which are for sale). Other works that you can appreciate include pottery by Mozambique’s Reinate Samdimba and paintings by Valente Malangatana. There is also a garden where you can talk with the artists and watch them at work.
Modernist style Concluded in 1961
Eclectic style Concludes in 1947
Palace style architecture Concluded in 1922
R da Dio, Ground Floor, Maputo, Mozambique
It is dedicated to Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception. The foundation stone for the construction of the church was laid on June 28, 1936, and is located inside the narthex and inscribed by the Bishop of Mozambique and Cape Verde, D. Rafael Maria da Asunção. Construction on the cathedral was completed in 1944.
signed by the portuguese architect Nuno Cavreiro Lopes. The Church of Saint Anthony of Polana was built in 1962 and restored in 1992. The building has the shape of an inverted flower and is popularly known as the “lemon squeezer”. In the dome of the building, of concrete and with conical shape, windows with colorful crystals also allow the entrance of light.
Maputo, Mozambique
A national monument that depicts moments of Portuguese colonial occupation and how local people resisted. Old Portuguese weapons are on display 20 minutes, Admission included
Pick up and drop off at Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport or any Hotel or Lodge in Nelspruit, White River or Hazeyview areas
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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