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Mozambique Island

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The license plate, exposed on the main road, which certifies that the Isle of Mozambique, is part of the World Heritage List

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The license plate, exposed on the main road, which certifies that the Isle of Mozambique, is part of the World Heritage List

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The ramparts of the fortress of San Sebastian (eastern tip of the island)

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The ramparts of the fortress of San Sebastian (eastern tip of the island)

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The Church of St. Anthony, religious and cultural center of the ancient town, once the capital of the former Portuguese colony

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The Church of St. Anthony, religious and cultural center of the ancient town, once the capital of the former Portuguese colony

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The Church of St. Anthony, religious and cultural center of the ancient town, once the capital of the former Portuguese colony

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The Church of St. Anthony, religious and cultural center of the ancient town, once the capital of the former Portuguese colony

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Old colonial structures located on the northeast coast of the island

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Old colonial structures located on the northeast coast of the island

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Vasco De Gama, Portuguese navigator and first European to land on the island. In the background, the museum into the old convent

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Vasco De Gama, Portuguese navigator and first European to land on the island. In the background, the museum into the old convent

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The statue of the Portuguese poet Luis Vaz Camoes, who lived on the island for few years

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The statue of the Portuguese poet Luis Vaz Camoes, who lived on the island for few years

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The entrance to the building that was once the harbour office

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The entrance to the building that was once the harbour office

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The arcades along the main road in the center of the ancient colonial town

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The arcades along the main road in the center of the ancient colonial town

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The courtyard of the convent now converted in a museum of the history and culture of the island

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The courtyard of the convent now converted in a museum of the history and culture of the island

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The original living room with a boat hanging from the ceiling, in a Posada (small hotel) in town

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The original living room with a boat hanging from the ceiling, in a Posada (small hotel) in town

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A bed in Maldivian style, hanging from the ceiling, in a Posada in town

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A bed in Maldivian style, hanging from the ceiling, in a Posada in town

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The square with the stage where the music bands perform during the festivals

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The square with the stage where the music bands perform during the festivals

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In the streets of the town, is a constant coming and going from the market

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In the streets of the town, is a constant coming and going from the market

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In the streets of the town, is a constant coming and going from the market

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In the streets of the town, is a constant coming and going from the market

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The streets of the old town

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The streets of the old town

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In the streets of the town, is a constant coming and going from the market

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In the streets of the town, is a constant coming and going from the market

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Some children, observe the traffic in the city during a stop of the lessons in a Koranic school

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Some children, observe the traffic in the city during a stop of the lessons in a Koranic school

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A group of women waiting the bride at the end of the wedding ceremony

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A group of women waiting the bride at the end of the wedding ceremony

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Children play in the streets or help their parents to the market or the fathers when come back from the fishing

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Children play in the streets or help their parents to the market or the fathers when come back from the fishing

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Portrait of women with the Musiro mask, obtained from the plant of the same name and used to protect yourself from the sun

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Portrait of women with the Musiro mask, obtained from the plant of the same name and used to protect yourself from the sun

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Portrait of women with the Musiro mask, obtained from the plant of the same name and used to protect yourself from the sun

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Portrait of women with the Musiro mask, obtained from the plant of the same name and used to protect yourself from the sun

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A child while playing on the swing under the hot afternoon sun

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A child while playing on the swing under the hot afternoon sun

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The market of fruit and vegetables

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The market of fruit and vegetables

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The market of fruit and vegetables In the street, young women sell fruit, pastries and bread

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The market of fruit and vegetables In the street, young women sell fruit, pastries and bread

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In the street, young women sell fruit, pastries and bread

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In the street, young women sell fruit, pastries and bread

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Freshly baked bread for sale on the streets of the city

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Freshly baked bread for sale on the streets of the city

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A group of children play on the beach, on a pile of fishing nets

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A group of children play on the beach, on a pile of fishing nets

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In front of the house, men play a ancient African game similar to backgammon

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In front of the house, men play a ancient African game similar to backgammon

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Some children play on the beach at low tide under the ramparts of San Sebastian Fortress.

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Some children play on the beach at low tide under the ramparts of San Sebastian Fortress.

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Fisherman pirogue on the beach near the church of San Antonio

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Fisherman pirogue on the beach near the church of San Antonio

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Not many children have the bicycle and the smile of this child demonstrates the joy of owning it

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Not many children have the bicycle and the smile of this child demonstrates the joy of owning it

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The return of the fishermen that, at low tide, use the little channel dug in the sand to return ashore

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The return of the fishermen that, at low tide, use the little channel dug in the sand to return ashore

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The return at home after a day of fishing

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The return at home after a day of fishing

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A fisherman performs some simple maintenance to his pirogue

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A fisherman performs some simple maintenance to his pirogue

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The simple fishing boats used by the fishermen of the island

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The simple fishing boats used by the fishermen of the island

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Typical sailing boat, in navigation along the coast

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Typical sailing boat, in navigation along the coast

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A woman waits, during the low tide, the return of the fishermen

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A woman waits, during the low tide, the return of the fishermen

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The ancient church of San Antonio

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The ancient church of San Antonio

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Fishing village on the outskirts of the town

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Fishing village on the outskirts of the town

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The bridge (3,5 km long), that connects the island to the mainland visible on the horizon

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The bridge (3,5 km long), that connects the island to the mainland visible on the horizon

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Where is the Mozambique island

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Where is the Mozambique island

The license plate, exposed on the main road, which certifies that the Isle of Mozambique, is part of the World Heritage List
The license plate, exposed on the main road, which certifies that the Isle of Mozambique, is part of the World Heritage List
The ramparts of the fortress of San Sebastian (eastern tip of the island)
The ramparts of the fortress of San Sebastian (eastern tip of the island)
The Church of St. Anthony, religious and cultural center of the ancient town, once the capital of the former Portuguese colony
The Church of St. Anthony, religious and cultural center of the ancient town, once the capital of the former Portuguese colony
The Church of St. Anthony, religious and cultural center of the ancient town, once the capital of the former Portuguese colony
The Church of St. Anthony, religious and cultural center of the ancient town, once the capital of the former Portuguese colony
Old colonial structures located on the northeast coast of the island
Old colonial structures located on the northeast coast of the island
Vasco De Gama, Portuguese navigator and first European to land on the island. In the background, the museum into the old convent
Vasco De Gama, Portuguese navigator and first European to land on the island. In the background, the museum into the old convent
The statue of the Portuguese poet Luis Vaz Camoes, who lived on the island for few years
The statue of the Portuguese poet Luis Vaz Camoes, who lived on the island for few years
The entrance to the building that was once the harbour office
The entrance to the building that was once the harbour office
The arcades along the main road in the center of the ancient colonial town
The arcades along the main road in the center of the ancient colonial town
The courtyard of the convent now converted in a museum of the history and culture of the island
The courtyard of the convent now converted in a museum of the history and culture of the island
The original living room with a boat hanging from the ceiling, in a Posada (small hotel) in town
The original living room with a boat hanging from the ceiling, in a Posada (small hotel) in town
A bed in Maldivian style, hanging from the ceiling, in a Posada in town
A bed in Maldivian style, hanging from the ceiling, in a Posada in town
The square with the stage where the music bands perform during the festivals
The square with the stage where the music bands perform during the festivals
In the streets of the town, is a constant coming and going from the market
In the streets of the town, is a constant coming and going from the market
In the streets of the town, is a constant coming and going from the market
In the streets of the town, is a constant coming and going from the market
The streets of the old town
The streets of the old town
In the streets of the town, is a constant coming and going from the market
In the streets of the town, is a constant coming and going from the market
Some children, observe the traffic in the city during a stop of the lessons in a Koranic school
Some children, observe the traffic in the city during a stop of the lessons in a Koranic school
A group of women waiting the bride at the end of the wedding ceremony
A group of women waiting the bride at the end of the wedding ceremony
Children play in the streets or help their parents to the market or the fathers when come back from the fishing
Children play in the streets or help their parents to the market or the fathers when come back from the fishing
Portrait of women with the Musiro mask, obtained from the plant of the same name and used to protect yourself from the sun
Portrait of women with the Musiro mask, obtained from the plant of the same name and used to protect yourself from the sun
Portrait of women with the Musiro mask, obtained from the plant of the same name and used to protect yourself from the sun
Portrait of women with the Musiro mask, obtained from the plant of the same name and used to protect yourself from the sun
A child while playing on the swing under the hot afternoon sun
A child while playing on the swing under the hot afternoon sun
The market of fruit and vegetables
The market of fruit and vegetables
The market of fruit and vegetables In the street, young women sell fruit, pastries and bread
The market of fruit and vegetables In the street, young women sell fruit, pastries and bread
In the street, young women sell fruit, pastries and bread
In the street, young women sell fruit, pastries and bread
Freshly baked bread for sale on the streets of the city
Freshly baked bread for sale on the streets of the city
A group of children play on the beach, on a pile of fishing nets
A group of children play on the beach, on a pile of fishing nets
In front of the house, men play a ancient African game similar to backgammon
In front of the house, men play a ancient African game similar to backgammon
Some children play on the beach at low tide under the ramparts of San Sebastian Fortress.
Some children play on the beach at low tide under the ramparts of San Sebastian Fortress.
Fisherman pirogue on the beach near the church of San Antonio
Fisherman pirogue on the beach near the church of San Antonio
Not many children have the bicycle and the smile of this child demonstrates the joy of owning it
Not many children have the bicycle and the smile of this child demonstrates the joy of owning it
The return of the fishermen that, at low tide, use the little channel dug in the sand to return ashore
The return of the fishermen that, at low tide, use the little channel dug in the sand to return ashore
The return at home after a day of fishing
The return at home after a day of fishing
A fisherman performs some simple maintenance to his pirogue
A fisherman performs some simple maintenance to his pirogue
The simple fishing boats used by the fishermen of the island
The simple fishing boats used by the fishermen of the island
Typical sailing boat, in navigation along the coast
Typical sailing boat, in navigation along the coast
A woman waits, during the low tide, the return of the fishermen
A woman waits, during the low tide, the return of the fishermen
The ancient church of San Antonio
The ancient church of San Antonio
Fishing village on the outskirts of the town
Fishing village on the outskirts of the town
The bridge (3,5 km long), that connects the island to the mainland visible on the horizon
The bridge (3,5 km long), that connects the island to the mainland visible on the horizon
Where is the Mozambique island
Where is the Mozambique island

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By: Luca Rinaldini

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Mozambique Island on Google Maps.
Mozambique Island was until 1898 the capital of the Portuguese colony in Africa, before the transfer of the seat of the Mozambique Government in the city of Maputo. Today, the island is testimony to that intersection of domination that have taken place over the centuries: first African, then arab outpost for the slave trade, portuguese until the independence of Mozambique (1975) and, in the end, return with the African people.
World Heritage Site in 1991, Mozambique Island is divided into two zones: in the south the homes of the poorest in the Makuti town (which means straw), while to the north, the city of stone, where are the fortress, the churches and the houses of settlers. Today, Mozambique Island is a place that has stopped the time.
An open-air museum with a wealth of artistic, architectural and cultural heritage that slowly begins to shake off its decadent beauty.
More informations:
www.mozambiquetourism.co.za