Visit Gaddafi National Mosque Old Kampala – Uganda National Mosque.

Stop by the Gaddafi National Mosque. In the Old Kampala neighborhood of Kampala, Uganda, atop Kampala Hill stands the Uganda National Mosque. Built in 2006, it has a capacity of 15,000 worshippers on the main floor, 1,100 in the gallery, and 3,500 on the terrace. The place. You can reach Gadhafi’s national mosque on foot from the heart of the city; it’s in a region known as old Kampala.

Getting there: Take the Kampala – Rubaga road, which is three kilometers from the heart of Kampala, to get there. You may get there by using public transportation.

The Gaddafi National Mosque: What to Do When You Visit?

With its 270 stairs, the mosque tower offers the greatest view in Kampala and provides an opportunity to learn about the history of Islam in Uganda.

Best times to go

Tourists may visit at any time of year, but Christians have to wait. Because of juma prayers, Friday is the most ideal day.

Exploring the Areas Surrounding Kampala, Uganda

Ugandan Parliament

Anyone is welcome to attend sessions of the Ugandan parliament. Between the hours of 2 and 4 on Tuesday through Thursday, visitors may take a tour of this magnificent structure or see lawmakers at work. Please enter the Ugandan Parliament building only after obtaining permission from the public relations department, and you must dress appropriately and have a valid form of identification with you at all times.

Royal Tombs of Buganda, Kasubi

All members of the Buganda royal family rest in peace in Kasubi Royal Tombs. The Kasubi Tombs were recognized by UNESCO for its importance to the Kingdom. The grand grass thatched structure, initially constructed as a palace for Kabaka Mutesa I in 1882 and converted into a burial place two years later, offers visitors the feeling of being in a rural community at the Kasubi Tombs.

Kampala, Uganda’s Traditional African Markets

Known as “craft villages,” Kampala City is home to a plethora of vibrant artisan marketplaces. A wide variety of colorful arts and crafts, including prints, baskets, paintings, ceramics, jewelry, and more, are sold at these markets.

There are some that are permanent, like the Craft Village on Buganda Road behind the National Theatre and Craft Centre, and others that are weekly or monthly, like the one in Makindye, a suburb of Kampala, and the one in front of the Railway Station in the heart of the city. Engage in conversation with the artists and even commission a one-of-a-kind creation.

Food Spots Serving Regional Cuisines

There are a number of excellent restaurants in Kampala that serve regional Ugandan cuisine and provide an unforgettable dining experience. It makes powerful cuisine that is unassuming yet tasty and aesthetically pleasing by using fresh, natural tastes, high-quality ingredients, and skilled technique. For a really unique dining experience, try one of these restaurants serving traditional Ugandan cuisine.

Located in Wandegeya

In the heart of Kampala’s educational sector is Wandegeya Market. This market is full with young people and contains everything you might want: hairdressers, stores, fresh food, and offices. TV Chicken, a renowned street meal in Kampala, has grilled chicken, raw tomatoes, and an omelet with fries and a variety of veggies (carrots, green peppers, cabbage, and tomatoes, respectively), while the famed Rolex is also located here. Either the Rolex or the TV Chicken—or both—should be your reason for visiting Wandegeya.

The Buganda Kingdom’s Parliament The Mengo Bulange

The Buganda Kingdom’s parliamentary body and administrative center is Bulange. Before gathering in the grass-thatched hut, meetings were once conducted under trees. When Ssekabaka Mutesa came back from exile in Scotland in 1955 with a sketch of the design he desired for Bulange, construction on the structure started. The year 1958 saw its completion.

Anyone interested in Buganda’s past and present will find this an excellent resource. It is considered disrespectful to the Buganda people’s customs for women to attend this site while wearing pants. Get in touch with Monumental Expeditions and Safaris to discuss your Kampala, Uganda, activities. A day trip to the Gaddafi National Mosque may be arranged by Monumental Expeditions and Safaris from Kampala.