Designed by Gustave Eiffel, Casa de Ferro (The Iron House) perplexes its visitors with its impractical building material highly unsuitable for a hot tropical climate. Built of Eiffel’s signature material--cast iron and iron sheets--the house was constructed in Belgium and shipped to Mozambique where it was assembled with bolts on concrete foundations. Originally intended for the governor’s residence but never occupied, the house now provides a home for an amateur writers association. The nearby botanical garden is also worth visiting. Before you head to Maputo, plan trip itinerary details with our user-friendly Maputo visit planner, to make sure you see all that Maputo has to offer, including Casa de Ferro (The Iron House).
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We found the cultural center next door a nicer building. This one is of course special and you'll see it on your walking tour
We found the cultural center next door a nicer building. This one is of course special and you'll see it on your walking tour more »
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Close to the botanic gardens entrance, this house, designed by the Eiffel tower designer, Gustav Eiffel, and made entirely from iron, was constructed in Belgium and then shipped to Mozambique where...
Close to the botanic gardens entrance, this house, designed by the Eiffel tower designer, Gustav Eiffel, and made entirely from iron, was constructed in Belgium and then shipped to Mozambique where... more »
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A house made of iron prefabricated in Belgium parachuted in the capital of a Portugese colony in the tropics! It was meant to serve as a residence of the Portugese governor, but ever since 1892 the year it was erected offices went in and out. It was just too hot inside. Perhaps a good example of how ignorant the initial Portugese rulers were about local conditions. For me a surprise that Gustave Eiffel did the design. Was the man as backward as his clients or was he just not interested in far-away territories? There was an interesting exhibition of paintings in the hot house. Entrance fee 100 Meticais
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Interesting place to visit, in the area where the main, historic tourist attractions are. Iron house for the governor to live in.....wow! Who's crazy idea was that - another colonial mistake, but fascinating all the same.
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