A city tour of Kampala gives you a real insight into Uganda. This includes the famous royal tombs of the Kingdom of Buganda, religious buildings, business and administrative centers, colonial infrastructure development, transportation and facilities, kitchens, nightclubs and casinos, food centers, It includes cultural heritage such as hotels, academics, religions and politics. Consider spending a few hours, if not a day or two, exploring downtown Kampala and its suburbs. There are many interesting and exciting activities around Kampala city.
Kabaka’s Palace
Situated on Mengo Hill, it was named after the local word for ‘mortar’, singular ‘orvengo’, and ‘mengo’ if there were many, as there were many grinding stones on this hill. rice field. Kabaka Palace is located at the top of Mengo Hill overlooking the city. The palace was raided by then-President Idi Amin’s soldiers, forcing the king into exile in England. The palace has a lot to offer that can evoke memories not only for the locals staying at the palace, but also for the locals. Directly opposite the palace gates and a mile away is the Buganda Parliament Building, ‘Brange’, which contains all of Buganda’s history and current political situation.
Rubaga Cathedral
Rubaga Cathedral is also known as St. Mary’s Cathedral. This is Uganda’s oldest Roman Catholic cathedral and is located on Rubaga Hill. The hill was once occupied by Kabaka Mutesa I, the 30th King of Buganda, who moved to Mengo Hill when the site was burned. Therefore, in 1889 his son Mwanga ceded Rubaga Hill to Catholic White Fathers who were entitled to establish a Catholic Church in Uganda. Today, churches are filled with thousands of believers who gather to praise the Lord every day.
Religious Centers
With a population of over 1.6 million people, the Kampala metropolitan area has a very high population density of Christians, Muslim communities and other religious groups, indicating a sizeable religious center in the city. The main religious centers worth visiting in Kampala are the Gaddafi National Mosque, the largest mosque of the Muslim community, and the Ugandan Martyrs’ Shrine in Namugongo, Bahai Temple, Namirembe Cathedral, Rubaga Cathedral.
Bahai Temple
The Bahai Temple is a beautiful place to visit during your city trip. The temple’s lush gardens and beautiful architectural design leave every visitor in awe and amazement. This is the only Baha’i temple in all of Africa. This is a place everyone should visit.
Kasubi Royal Tombs.
If you want to learn more about the cultural establishments, consider a visit to the Kasubi Royal Tombs, the Burial Grounds of Buganda and an important cultural landmark of the Kingdom of Buganda.
National Museum
The Uganda Museum is the oldest museum in East Africa and showcases the traditional lives and lifestyles of early humans and natural history. The museum preserves much of Uganda’s cultural history through all its kingdoms and their monuments. Behind the museum building are huts depicting indigenous peoples and their way of life. Almost every tribe in Uganda has a hut that represents them.