Known as ‘the sunshine city’, Harare is the capital of Zimbabwe and a gateway to the country’s many attractions. Harare is a lively African city offering many great things to do for those who are visiting Zimbabwe. It's an attractive and well designed place with plenty of parks and open spaces to stretch out and enjoy the culture of working Africa.
It seems like Harare is always in bloom with its diverse sprouting of flowers, trees and shrubs. The jacaranda trees are certainly a highlight, and bloom to their full capacity in September and October. The purple blossoms are a marvel to behold, and blanket the city in all different hues of violet and indigo. The Botanical Garden of Harare is not to be missed for its 900 various species of tree and shrubbery. These varieties come from all across the country, and the garden makes for a nice leisurely afternoon amidst the botanical splendour.
There is a strong appreciation for the city's cultural and historical heritage and a number of the older buildings have been preserved. The Mining Pension Fund Building at Central Avenue and Second Street is one example and many more are to be found along Robert Mugabe Road between Second Street and Julius Nyerere Way.
The National Gallery houses not only a valuable and interesting national collection but also hosts travelling international exhibitions and has a permanent display of some outstanding Shona soft-stone carvings.
The priceless collection of Rhodesian and Africana in the form of diaries, notebooks and reports of various origins, are housed in the National Archives. Some of the original works of some of the greatest names in African exploration and missionary can be viewed.
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