Capital of Tanzania: Dodoma



Dodoma is the capital of Tanzania. In 1973, Dodoma was designated as the new political capital of Tanzania. There are many minibuses (dala dala) in Dodoma and getting around is easy. Taxis are plentiful too. Dodoma is not full of tourist attractions but you will found some good sites there in the form of mosques and churches. For a beautiful visit to this city travel with a Tanzania Tour Operator.

If you are planning a journey to Tanzania then Dodoma features a semi-arid climate with relatively warm temperatures throughout the year. While average highs are somewhat consistent throughout the year. For Tanzania, The best wildlife viewing months in Tanzania are during the Dry season from late June to October. The best chance of seeing the wildebeest migration in the Serengeti is during June and July and the time to see the wildebeest calving is late January to February.

Bunge

The home of Tanzania’s parliament is an African-influenced round building. It’s only open to visitors during sessions (bring your passport), but is well worth a look from the outside at other times. Photography is strictly prohibited. The Tanzania Travel Agent will guide you to these place.




Jamatkhana (Ismaili) Mosque

This mosque sits across the road from the Anglican Church. Built in 1954 and used exclusively by Dodoma’s Ismaili Muslim community, it has a distinctly British neoclassical design. Next door to the Jamatkhana (Ismaili) Mosque, the Lutheran Cathedral is Dodoma’s finest example of modernist architecture.


Gaddhaffi Mosque

Funded by the toppled Libyan dictator and opened in 2010, the pink Gaddhaffi Mosque north of the centre is one of East Africa’s largest mosques. It can hold 4500 worshippers.


Anglican Church

In an interesting swapping of styles, the domed Anglican church in the town centre looks like something straight out of the Middle East.


 Catholic Cathedral

West of the centre, the enormous Catholic cathedral has Roman-style mosaics showing some saints, including the Ugandan Martyrs.


Travel to all these places with Tanzania Travel Agency and make your journey to Tanzania memorable one. 

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