Once Rwanda's largest city, today Butare (also known as Huye) serves as the intellectual and cultural heart of the nation. Situated in the south, of Huye Province, this small and peaceful city boasts some lovely tree-lined streets featuring a range of terraced restaurants and craft shops. The most appealing of Butare’s attractions is undoubtedly the National Museum of Rwanda, one of the finest museums in East Africa, showcasing the cultural history of the region through displays of photos and traditional artefacts. Other highlights include the Christian Cathedral and Nyanza, the traditional seat of Rwanda's feudal monarchy and the site of the restored 19th-century Royal Palace.