Casa de Ferro, Iron building in KaMpfumo district, Mozambique
The Casa de Ferro stands as a metal structure with iron plates and steel components imported from Belgium to the coastal city of Maputo.
Built in 1892, this prefabricated building was initially intended as a residence for the Portuguese colonial governor but proved too hot for habitation.
The structure now serves as offices for the Ministry of Culture, representing a transition from colonial administration to modern governmental functions.
Visitors can access the building on weekends between 9 AM and 5 PM, with admission costing 100 Mozambican Meticals.
While often linked to Gustave Eiffel, research indicates Belgian engineer Albert Marie Joseph Danly designed this prefabricated metal construction.
Location: KaMpfumo district
Architects: Albert Marie Joseph Danly, Gustave Eiffel
Official opening: 1892
GPS coordinates: -25.97049,32.57289
Latest update: March 3, 2025 22:10
Mozambique stretches along the Indian Ocean coast for 1,500 miles (2,400 kilometers) and presents photographers with diverse subjects. The coastal region includes archipelagos such as Bazaruto and Quirimbas with white sand beaches and coral reefs. Along the shore sit historic structures like Macuti Lighthouse with shipwrecks and Ilha de Moçambique with Portuguese colonial buildings. Beaches including Tofo, Ponta do Ouro and Wimbe draw visitors year-round.
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