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Harare

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A view of downtown Harare, Zimbabwe, showcasing its buildings and streets.

Welcome to Harare

Harare is the busy capital city of Zimbabwe. It is a place full of life, with over a million people living there. The city sits on a high plateau and enjoys cool, pleasant weather most of the year.

A City That Grows

Harare started in 1890 and was first called Fort Salisbury. In 1982, it was renamed Harare after a nearby village. Today, it is an important place for commerce, government, education, and culture. You can find many schools, hospitals, and shops here.

Things to See and Do

Harare has many interesting spots. The National Gallery of Zimbabwe shows beautiful stone sculptures made by local artists. The Chapungu Sculpture Park is another fun place to visit. The city also has lovely parks like the National Botanical Gardens and Mukuvisi Woodlands, where you can see animals and plants.

Sports and Fun

Football is very popular in Harare. A famous team called Dynamos F.C. plays there and has won many titles. The city has big stadiums like the National Sports Stadium and Rufaro Stadium, where people gather to cheer for their teams.

Harare is a vibrant city with a rich mix of traditions and modern life. It is a special place to learn about Zimbabwe’s history and culture.

Images

A view of the Harare skyline showing the city's buildings and urban landscape.
A view of the Crowne Plaza hotel in Harare from the nearby gardens.
Parliament Building in Harare, Zimbabwe with the Anglican Cathedral tower visible in the background.
The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe building in Harare.
The Parliament building in Harare, Zimbabwe.
A historic street view of Jameson Avenue in Salisbury (now Harare, Zimbabwe) from the early 1970s, showing buildings and cars from that time.
Beautiful Jacaranda trees blooming in Harare, Zimbabwe.
Harare Central Station, a busy train station in Zimbabwe.
Entrance to the National Gallery of Zimbabwe, a museum showcasing art and culture.
A historic street view from Salisbury (now Harare), Zimbabwe, in 1930, showing the Standard Bank Building and the Kopje hill in the background.
Harare International Airport is a major airport in Zimbabwe, serving as a hub for travel and transportation.

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