Renamed in 1975 after Mozambique won its independence from the Portuguese, the square is dominated by a large statue of the country’s first president, Samora Machel, who died in a mysterious plane crash. On the north side of the square, look for the neoclassical city hall. To its east, the Art Deco Cathedral of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception, which resembles a wedding cake and was consecrated in 1944, is impossible to miss. Nearby, the French-Mozambican Cultural Center hosts everything from jazz performances to art exhibitions, and the Tunduru Botanical Gardens, a few blocks away, are worth visiting for some shade from the African sun

Culturally rich ,vibrant space in the busy vibrant city center with lots of historical buildings , beautiful architecture, museums art centers and other tourist attractions ! Definitely worth seeing and exploring if you are visiting Maputo

I definitely enjoyed it. I'm definitely going to visit more places at Maputo this year ❤

Great to see, a bright point made. Go independence 👆

Very emotional place makes you think about the past, but also makes you think of the fact that we are still way behind as Africa. We need to get up and think about the future and get over stomach politics.

Nice place to visit in Maputo city.

While in Maputo, I took time to go see the great Samora Machel statue, and took a couple of pics for memories... I really enjoyed the moment.

It's an ok site, one can just pop by the area to take photos for the gram. Not much info is posted about Samora Machel on the actual site so if you don't know him, you'll just think it's a statue.

Beautiful architecture

Grand monument to the Mozambican national hero and figure Samora Machel, in the middle of Maputo.

Was good

Very big place and could easily reach many historical sites along the street the president status facing. Walking distance from cruise ship terminal.

Very interesting place. Lovely

There are no public baths nearby

Good location neatly maintained

A Great place for pictures of your holiday in Maputo Mozambique.

With the facility you'll learn a lot about history and culture. How laws were enforced during the ancient times.. death penalty was exercised. Covid19 regulations are adhered to

Come here on a weekend and you'll be practically alone and will love it!

Imposing and dramatic statue of Samora Machel with the town hall in the background. Worth a stop.

Samora Machel statue located in Maputo, the capital city of Mozambique