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Ilha De Mocambique museum

Ilha De Mocambique museum

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3y

Ilha de Moçambique é uma cidade insular situada na província de Nampula, na região norte de Moçambique, a qual deu o nome ao país do qual foi a primeira capital. Devido à sua rica história, manifestada por um interessantíssimo património arquitetónico, a Ilha foi considerada pela UNESCO, em 1991 Património Mundial da Humanidade.[1] Actualmente, a cidade é um município, tendo um governo local eleito; e é também, desde Dezembro de 2013, um distrito, uma unidade local do governo central, dirigido por um administrador.[2]. De acordo com o censo de 1997, tem 42 407 habitantes, e destes 14 889 vivem na Ilha.

O seu nome, que muitos nativos dizem ser Muipiti, parece ser derivado de Mussa Ben-Bique, ou Mussa Bin-Bique, ou ainda Mussa Al-Mbique (Moisés filho de Mbiki)[3]) personagem sobre quem se sabe muito pouco, mas que deu o nome (na 2ª versão) a uma nova universidade, sediada em Nampula.

A Ilha tem cerca de 3 km de comprimento e 300–400 m de largura e está orientada no sentido nordeste-sudoeste à entrada da Baía de Mossuril, a uma latitude aproximada de 15º02' S e longitude de 40º44' E. A costa oriental da Ilha estabelece com as ilhas irmãs de Goa e de Sena (também conhecida por Ilha das Cobras) a Baía de Moçambique. Estas ilhas, assim como a costa próxima, são de origem coralina.

Arquitectonicamente, a Ilha está dividida em duas partes: a "cidade de pedra" e a "cidade de macuti". A primeira tem cerca de 400 edifícios, incluindo os principais monumentos, e a segunda, na metade sul da ilha, tem cerca de 1200 casas de construção precária. No entanto, muitas casas de pedra são igualmente cobertas com macuti.

A Ilha de Moçambique está ligada ao continente por uma ponte com cerca de 3 km de comprimento, construída nos anos 1960

Quando Vasco da Gama chegou, em 1498, a Ilha de Moçambique tornara-se uma povoação suaíli de árabes e negros com seu xeque, subordinado ao sultão de Zanzibar e continuava a ser frequentada por árabes que prosseguiam o seu comércio de séculos com o Mar Vermelho, a Pérsia, a Índia e as ilhas do Índico.

A ilha de Moçambique ganhou uma importância estratégica como escala de navegação da carreira da Índia que ligava Lisboa a Goa, tornando-se um dos pontos de encontro das embarcações eventualmente desgarradas na viagem de ida, assim como porto de ancoragem das que eventualmente se atrasassem e perdessem a monção. Onde na Ilha é hoje o Palácio dos Capitães-Generais, fizeram os portugueses a Torre de São Gabriel no ano de 1507, data em que ocuparam a Ilha, construindo a pequena fortificação que tinha 15 homens a proteger a feitoria nela instalada.

A Capela de Nossa Senhora do Baluarte, construída em 1522 na extremidade norte da ilha, a mais próxima da Ilha de Goa, é o único exemplar de arquitectura manuelina em Moçambique.

Em 1558 principiou a construção da Fortaleza de São Sebastião - totalmente com pedras que constituíam o balastro dos navios, algumas das quais ainda se vêem na praia próxima - que só terminou em 1620 e é a maior da África Austral. Esta fortaleza era muito importante, porque a Ilha tinha-se tornado o entreposto da permuta de panos e missangas da Índia por ouro, escravos, marfim e pau-preto de África, e era da Ilha que partiam todas as viagens comerciais para Quelimane, Sofala, Inhambane e Lourenço Marques. Por este motivo, os árabes não queriam perder os privilégios comerciais que tinham adquirido ao longo...

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7y

PLEASE BEWARE OF ISLE OF MOZAMBIQUE POLICE !! Visited Isle of Mozambique 4/4/18 - 4/7/18 I was detained , harassed and eventually EXTORTED by members of the Isle of Mozambique police department for making a "illegal" turn in my rented SUV ! Instead of informing me that I made improper turn to park my vehicle (as you should do for any tourist that does not speak the language or is not familiar with local traffic rules) I was detained and asked for money ! I was asked to pay police 10,000 Meticals the equivalent to about $165 USD to be released from their custody . This was a very scary situation I was threatened force when I refused to accompany these officers to local station house ! Situation was eventually resolved after 4 hours with me paying 1,200 Meticals (the equivalent of about $18 USD) for making wrong turn to park my vehicle . Please keep in mind it was my first day at Isle of Mozambique and was treated is such a fashion . Corruption is MAJOR problem...

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3y

I love this place. It's a cute little Island in the Nampula province. I drove there from Malawi, it took me two days and was a great trip.

The Island is calcareous coral reef joined to the main land by a long single lane bridge. One half of the Island is called stone town - with colonial Portuguese buildings and the other half is macuti town with traditional buildings with thatched palm leave roofs.

The people, the food, the atmosphere is just incredible. I loved my time here.

I stayed at Jardim dos Aloes and found it hard to leave. They took such good care of me. Have a meal at Sara's and Saquina's.

Go on a bicycle tour to learn the history. Go on a boat trip to the islands and depending on season you may get to see whales, Dolphins. The snorkeling at the wreck is great and the light house us very cool. I asks went on a kayaking and snorkeling trip aims the island. Book with ilha de blue.

I will...

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Kay de SilvaKay de Silva
I love this place. It's a cute little Island in the Nampula province. I drove there from Malawi, it took me two days and was a great trip. The Island is calcareous coral reef joined to the main land by a long single lane bridge. One half of the Island is called stone town - with colonial Portuguese buildings and the other half is macuti town with traditional buildings with thatched palm leave roofs. The people, the food, the atmosphere is just incredible. I loved my time here. I stayed at Jardim dos Aloes and found it hard to leave. They took such good care of me. Have a meal at Sara's and Saquina's. Go on a bicycle tour to learn the history. Go on a boat trip to the islands and depending on season you may get to see whales, Dolphins. The snorkeling at the wreck is great and the light house us very cool. I asks went on a kayaking and snorkeling trip aims the island. Book with ilha de blue. I will go back again
abdul gafarabdul gafar
It's a amazing Island, I visited with my Girlfriend and we had a lot of fun, I mean a lot the people are so friendly we visited almost every single corner of the island, we ate At Zaval 5 (unt Mariamo's restaurant), spent some times at the Café central with a good company of the waiter Mussa, we swam, the island is small but it has a lot to offer, it's memorable monuments and historical events. I'm going back at the end of the year. You can find everything you want in there, banks, hotels, hotels, restaurants, mosques, churches, transportation services, night clubs. And many more.
Faizal UsseneFaizal Ussene
Island of Mozambique is a wonderful place to visit and make tourism. The history of Mozambique began from this place. The name Mozambique is due to an Arabian man called Mussa Bin Bique. The island is beautiful, the buildings remember Portugal because of its architecture. There are nice hotels and beautiful beaches. I have been in this place and I loved so much.
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I love this place. It's a cute little Island in the Nampula province. I drove there from Malawi, it took me two days and was a great trip. The Island is calcareous coral reef joined to the main land by a long single lane bridge. One half of the Island is called stone town - with colonial Portuguese buildings and the other half is macuti town with traditional buildings with thatched palm leave roofs. The people, the food, the atmosphere is just incredible. I loved my time here. I stayed at Jardim dos Aloes and found it hard to leave. They took such good care of me. Have a meal at Sara's and Saquina's. Go on a bicycle tour to learn the history. Go on a boat trip to the islands and depending on season you may get to see whales, Dolphins. The snorkeling at the wreck is great and the light house us very cool. I asks went on a kayaking and snorkeling trip aims the island. Book with ilha de blue. I will go back again
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It's a amazing Island, I visited with my Girlfriend and we had a lot of fun, I mean a lot the people are so friendly we visited almost every single corner of the island, we ate At Zaval 5 (unt Mariamo's restaurant), spent some times at the Café central with a good company of the waiter Mussa, we swam, the island is small but it has a lot to offer, it's memorable monuments and historical events. I'm going back at the end of the year. You can find everything you want in there, banks, hotels, hotels, restaurants, mosques, churches, transportation services, night clubs. And many more.
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Island of Mozambique is a wonderful place to visit and make tourism. The history of Mozambique began from this place. The name Mozambique is due to an Arabian man called Mussa Bin Bique. The island is beautiful, the buildings remember Portugal because of its architecture. There are nice hotels and beautiful beaches. I have been in this place and I loved so much.
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