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Trip Planner:   Africa  /  Rwanda  /  Kigali Province  /  Kigali  /  Muslim Quarter

Muslim Quarter, Kigali

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Tour the multicultural environment of Muslim Quarter, one of the oldest quarters of Kigali. A modern, vivid green-and-white mosque dominates this neighborhood packed with tailor shops, hair salons, restaurants, mini-markets, and recording studios. Take in the urban energy, browse through a souk, and get a sense of the Arab influence in Africa. One of Kigali's most active neighborhoods, the area also offers excellent views of the city. Put Muslim Quarter into our Kigali trip itinerary builder tool to see other points of interest to visit during your vacation in Kigali.
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  • By 619jeffry
    This quarter of the Old City holds many sites of interest, including the Western Wall, which borders on the Temple Mount. The Western Wall Plaza is often busy. On Saturday night, many people are out.....  more
    This quarter of the Old City holds many sites of interest, including the Western Wall, which borders on the Temple Mount. The Western Wall Plaza is often busy. On Saturday night, many people are out.....  more »
  • By mdmoznum2022
    The things to see look like they are unoriginal and imported. It was indeed great to visit. We ordered grilled chicken and fish with chips that were ok but the goat brochette was so tasty and wished.....  more
    The things to see look like they are unoriginal and imported. It was indeed great to visit. We ordered grilled chicken and fish with chips that were ok but the goat brochette was so tasty and wished.....  more »
  • By E254QVtomb
    Visited this place with Emmanuel as he wanted to show me the old quarter and cooking class. It was indeed great to visit 
    Visited this place with Emmanuel as he wanted to show me the old quarter and cooking class. It was indeed great to visit  more »
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