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Medima Destination Guide
Explore Medima in Mozambique
Medima in the region of Mozambique (general) is a town in Mozambique - some 925 mi or ( 1488 km ) North-East of Maputo , the country's capital city .
Current time in Medima is now 07:17 AM (Thursday) . The local timezone is named " Africa/Maputo " with a UTC offset of 2 hours. Depending on the availability of means of transportation, these more prominent locations might be interesting for you: Moroni, Fomboni, Ussene Sebo, Selemane, and Saua-Saua. Since you are here already, make sure to check out Moroni . We encountered some video on the web . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Where to go and what to see in Medima ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
Videos
Travel to Africa with expert Nat Geo Photographers aboard Lindblad Expeditions
National Geographic Photographer, Michael Melford, shares his skills with guests in Mozambique aboard Lindblad Expeditions small ship cruises. Learn photography from the pros! ..
Ilha de Mocambique, Weltkulturerbe, Mosambik - © Abendsonne Afrika
www.abendsonneafrika.de - Entdecken Sie die einmalige Schönheit dieser kulturellen Insel, Ilha de Mosambik mit Abendsonnea Afrika - Ihre Safarispezialisten ..
Terraco Ilha de Mocambique - © Abendsonne Afrika
www.abendsonneafrika.de - Entdecken Sie die romantische und landestypische Unterkunft auf der Ilha de Mocambique mit Abendsonne Afrika - Ihre Safarispezialisten ..
Coral Lodge, Mosambik - © Abendsonne Afrika
www.abendsonneafrika.de - Entdecken Sie Ilha de Mocambique von der Coral Lodge aus mit Abendsonne Afrika - Ihre Safarispezialisten ..
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Interesting facts about this location
Chapel of Nossa Senhora de Baluarte
The Chapel of Nossa Senhora de Baluarte is located on the most eastern tip of the Island of Mozambique which sits of the coast of Mozambique in Africa. The Chapel is situated outside the Fort São Sebastião from which it can be reached through a gate. Built by the Portuguese in 1522, the chapel is considered to be the oldest European building in the southern hemisphere. It is also considered to be one of the finest examples of Manueline vaulted architecture in Mozambique.
Located at -15.03 40.74 (Lat./Long.); Less than 6 km away
Fort São Sebastião
The Fort of São Sebastião on the Island of Mozambique is the oldest complete fort still standing in sub-Saharan Africa. Constructions by the Portuguese began in 1558 and it took about 50 years to complete. Immediately beyond the fort is the recently restored Chapel of Nossa Senhora de Baluarte, built in 1522 which is considered to be the oldest European building in the southern hemisphere. It is also one of the best examples of Manueline vaulted architecture in Mozambique.
Located at -15.03 40.74 (Lat./Long.); Less than 6 km away
Island of Mozambique
The Island of Mozambique (Portuguese: Ilha de Moçambique) lies off northern Mozambique, between the Mozambique Channel and Mossuril Bay, and is part of Nampula Province. Prior to 1898, it was the capital of colonial Portuguese East Africa. With its rich history and sandy beaches, the Island of Mozambique is a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of Mozambique's fastest growing tourist destinations.
Located at -15.04 40.73 (Lat./Long.); Less than 7 km away
Mozambique Island Bridge
Mozambique Island Bridge is a bridge in Mozambique that connects the Island of Mozambique, the former capital of colonial Portuguese East Africa to the mainland over the Indian Ocean.
Located at -15.04 40.71 (Lat./Long.); Less than 9 km away
Lumbo
Lumbo is a port on the northeast Indian Ocean coast of Mozambique. It is served by a branch of the main northern line of the national Mozambique railway system which also serves the bigger port of Nacala to the north.
Located at -15.01 40.67 (Lat./Long.); Less than 11 km away
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