 Dar es Salaam
Dar es Salaam the largest city in Tanzania reflects a fascinating blend of its rich historical past and its
sophisticated, contemporary present. Dar es Salaam which means “Haven of Peace” in Arabic, was given its name by Sultan Majid bin Said of Zanzibar when he decided to use the harbour city as a port and trade
center in 1857. Since then the town has flourished and is now the commercial hub of the country.
What to see in Dar es Salaam:
- National Museum
- Village Museum
- Nyerere Cultural Centre
- Botanical Gardens
- Bavarian- style railway station
- Roman Catholic Cathedral of St. Joseph
- Lutheran Azania Front Church
- Askari Monument
- Mwenge Handicrafts Village
- The Slipway (Excursions to small islands of Bongoyo and Mbudya)
- Coco Beach
- Kunduchi Wet `n`Wild Water Park
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Dar es Salaam
