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Kampala While Kampala is
often referred to as the greenest city in Africa,
it is also the heart of Uganda, serving as the
center of commercial life and the seat of
government. It is a vibrant modern metropolis
adorned with many beautiful gardens and parks which
provides a colorful oasis in the midst of the urban
landscape for both the citizens and visitors to
admire. Hotel facilities range from the best in
international standards with state-of-the-art
conference facilities, to accommodations for the
more budget-minded traveler. There are many
attractions to see in Kampala such as : The Kasubi
Tombs, which were the traditional royal tombs of
the Kabakas of Buganda; The Namugongo Martyrs'
Shrine, which commemorates twenty Ugandan
Christians that were burnt alive in 1886 on the
order of the Kabuki of Buganda; The Ugandan Museum
featuring a display of Uganda's cultural heritage,
and a vivid reminder of their fabled past; The
National Theater of Uganda, which opened in 1959
and is truly a national theater for the people of
Uganda; The Parliament
Building, which is the seat of Uganda's government
and symbol of their independence; Makerere
University, which is the oldest and most
prestigious university in East Africa; and the
Markets of Kampala, where shoppers can absorb the
pleasures of the Nakasero Fruit and Vegetable
Market, the Owino Market in Nakivubo Place or the
Ugandan Craft Center in downtown Kampala. Kampala
also has several famous religious landmarks to
include The Rubaga Cathedral also known as St.
Mary's Catholic Cathedral, which is a magnificent
edifice standing on a hill overlooking the city;
The Namirembe Cathedral, also known as St. Paul's
Protestant Cathedral located on an adjacent hill,
which is the largest of its kind in East Africa;
The Baha'i Temple, which is the only temple of this
religion found in Africa; The Hindu Temple on Sikh
Street; and The Kibuli Mosque which is situated on
Kibuli Hill. Uganda
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Kampala,
the Capital City of Uganda, much like Rome was
originally built, is spread over seven hills and
takes its fabled name from Kasozi K'impala,
interpreted as "the hills of the antelopes". The
origin of Kampala goes backto 1891 when the Kabaka
of Buganda held his court on Rubaga and Mengo
Hills. Today as you stand on the hills within
Kampala you are blessed with magnificent evergreen
views intermingled with red tiled villas, green
iron roofed bungalows and tall modern buildings
surrounded by a lush green countryside and the
nearby Lake Victoria...
