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Trip Planner:   Africa  /  Rwanda  /  Southern Province  /  Nyanza  /  The Palace of King Mutara III Rudahigwa

The Palace of King Mutara III Rudahigwa, Nyanza

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Learn about the royal history of Rwanda at The Palace of King Mutara III Rudahigwa, built in the 1930s by the Belgians. Although much of the palace's furniture disappeared during the 1994 genocide, the home remains an interesting place with its three sitting rooms, one of which served for receiving only white guests. Use our Nyanza trip planner to visit The Palace of King Mutara III Rudahigwa on your trip to Nyanza, and learn what else travelers and our writers recommend seeing nearby.
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  • By Nic_Blackburn1
    Really interesting to learn about Rwanda's history and how they lived before the arrival of Europeans. 
    Really interesting to learn about Rwanda's history and how they lived before the arrival of Europeans.  more »
  • By Farfar2013
    About 100 kms south of Kigali you can visit the King's Palace Museum. Although the monarchical system was abolished in the early 1960-ties a replica of the original palace was made in 2008. Superb... 
    About 100 kms south of Kigali you can visit the King's Palace Museum. Although the monarchical system was abolished in the early 1960-ties a replica of the original palace was made in 2008. Superb...  more »
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