Saint Anthony Catholic Church — Attraction in Maputo

A structural marvel, this church is a must visit when in Maputo. Daily mass at 1800 hrs. Sunday masses at 0730 and 1130 hrs. Parking is restricted to the streets around the church but make it a point to leave the car attended to, by one of the informal guards hanging around. Note that intentions for mass are accepted shortly before the service...

Nick named the "lemon squeezer" due to its unique shape, it is an iconic structure not only in Mozambique but also in the continent of Africa. The Church building was originally constructed in 1962. It had to however be restored in 1992 at the end of the Mozambican Civil War (1977 to 1992). Mass here is not said in the...

Great example of modernist architecture in Maputo. Something very unique! The church is accessible from the building next door. There was no charge and I was able to take photographs inside the church. It has potential to attract a lot more people if attention was given to maintenance of building...