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Architectural walking tour : Art Deco in Maputo

Last week ( it was Wednesday morning), a friend of mine and I joined a walking tour ( Maputo a pe with Jane Flood) : the subject of the day was Art Deco in Maputo.
You can read a lot about this architectural style ( start here and if interested just google a bit more!) and our tour guide was so well informed, that was a pleasure to follow her! I was amazed by the amount of buildings to look at ( such a pity that a big lot are in critical conditions), but because of the nice chatting with Jane, I just took few pictures ( who, me??? Unbelievable!!!!) !!!
I've seen more than that, and I'll go back on my footsteps (I hope soon!) to report properly about this amazing architectural period!!!










xxxx Happy Weekend, Alessandra
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  1. Franciens Haakwerk29 August 2014 at 09:26

    Hi Alessandra, more...more...more.... go back on yor footsteps:)) it,s interesting to see more. Byebye Francien

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    1. homemade@myplace29 August 2014 at 15:55

      Thank you Francien!!!! I'm preparing a plan and a map with all the addresses and buildings, that I want to look properly and with calm…..taking a lot of pics, this time!!!! ;oD
      Happy weekend, my dear! xxxxxx Ale

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  2. Unknown29 August 2014 at 10:43

    How beautiful!
    We were in Miami once, this looks a lot like Ocean Drive.

    How lucky you are to live in a beautiful country once again!

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    1. homemade@myplace29 August 2014 at 15:56

      I never thought to make such comparison, but you are so right!!!!! ;oD
      thank you Brigitte and wishing you a lovely weekend, xxxxx Ale

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  3. Riitta Sinikka29 August 2014 at 12:22

    ♥♥♥ Riitta

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  4. la29 August 2014 at 13:33

    Ale who knew??? Who knew that Maputo would be the African Miami....I am gobsmacked!!!

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  5. Kate29 August 2014 at 14:26

    Thanks for the little art-deco tour! Love those windows!
    Kate :}

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  6. Amy at love made my home29 August 2014 at 19:42

    This is just about my hubby's favourite architectural style, if he could live in an art deco house he would think he was in heaven! Glad that you enjoyed it. xx

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  7. Tammy@T's Daily Treasures30 August 2014 at 15:34

    I love history and walking so for the two to be combined in a tour is definitely one of my favorite things to do. Too bad the buildings are deteriorating. Best wishes, Tammy

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