Casa de Ferro (The Iron House)
Casa de Ferro (The Iron House)
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bluebay06
La Spezia, Italy2,209 contributions
Sept 2022
Close to the botanic gardens entrance, this house, designed by the Eiffel tower designer, Gustav Eiffel, and made entirely from iron, was constructed in Belgium and then shipped to Mozambique where it was assembled. Originally intended for the governor’s residence but never occupied, most probably for its building material highly unsuitable for a hot tropical climate. It is possible to visit the first and second floor, but we found the internal part of the Casa de Ferro not very interesting.
Written 2 October 2022
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Niebla8
Madrid, Spain936 contributions
Oct 2022 • Friends
The Iron House (Casa de Ferro) was prefabricated in Belgium and built in Mozambique in 1892. It was designed by Gustave Eiffel, although the architect never set foot in the country (surely if he had set foot there he would not have built an iron house inside in summer they exceeded 44º). General admission is 50 metical (0.75 euros).
I found it curious and I think it is a must-see if you visit Maputo.
100% recommendable.
I found it curious and I think it is a must-see if you visit Maputo.
100% recommendable.
Written 8 October 2023
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shiraziwine
Shiraz, Iran1,550 contributions
Nov 2018 • Couples
the House is not as charming as you would expect but when you listen to the story behind the house and learn who has designed it you might have another idea.
actually this is a design of Gustave Eiffel, so it is a kind of privilege for Maputo. the way how each Iron sheet is designed, cut,made and attached are amazing i believe but it was not a good idea to build such a house in the heat of Maputo.
any way the Iron House of Maputo is one of the must see
actually this is a design of Gustave Eiffel, so it is a kind of privilege for Maputo. the way how each Iron sheet is designed, cut,made and attached are amazing i believe but it was not a good idea to build such a house in the heat of Maputo.
any way the Iron House of Maputo is one of the must see
Written 30 November 2018
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Marco C
Rome, Italy98 contributions
Jan 2014 • Business
Specialplace to see and spend your free time. Close by the casa do ferro there is a cultural centre:great to go there and to send your time in the better way. I recommand it!!!
Written 23 February 2014
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LuizDutraNeto
Rio de Janeiro, RJ8,570 contributions
Feb 2018 • Friends
Strolling along downtown Maputo and its "Avenida Samora Machel", near "Praça da Independência", "Catedral de Nossa Senhora da Imaculada Concepção", "Centro Cultural Franco-Moçambicano" and "Jardim Botânico Tunduru", an unusual construction will certainly catch your attention. This is the famous "Casa de Ferro". It was designed by iconic French engineer Gustave Eiffel and was built in Belgium, in 1892. The structure, in cast iron and iron sheets, was shipped to Maputo and assembled with bolts on concrete foundations. Envisaged to be the residence of the former Portuguese Governor-General, it was never occupied as such, probably due to its highly unsuitable materials to hot tropical climates. It was restored in 2014 and now houses traditional local arts exhibits. A quick stop, a few photos and keep going. A lot still to see. Enjoy!
Written 24 September 2018
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Housam Elkouteini
Denver, CO1,560 contributions
Aug 2018 • Couples
We arrived there as part of our own city walking tour. The house looks amazing from outside. When going inside you will c how this house can be all dismantled to pieces of steel again. I loved it specially that I was totally imagining something else. How recommend going there. Its a 15 min stop while walking the old city
Written 31 August 2018
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Joao B
Lisbon, Portugal51 contributions
Dec 2017 • Couples
Old memories I have from these place.
A unique construction bold in the colonial times and pretty even today.
Take a look and a few photos, is a different thing to look.
A unique construction bold in the colonial times and pretty even today.
Take a look and a few photos, is a different thing to look.
Written 30 August 2018
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Pedro Timoteo
Maputo, Mozambique193 contributions
June 2017 • Solo
Yesterday badly loved house, today tourist attraction of the city. Such is the history of the House of Iron. Made of prefabricated veneer and in modular pieces, the Iron House was commissioned from a prefabricated house company from the Belgian Congo by the Portuguese Government to be the Official Residence of the Governor of Mozambique at the end of the 19th Century. However, the house was never used for the purpose originally proposed, probably because it proved to be unfit for the type of climate in Mozambique. For a long time, the Iron House was badly intended in the City, and was used as a charity and teaching facility intended for girls and as the headquarters of the surveying services of the then City of Lourenço Marques. However, recognizing in it the influence of the School of Gustave Eiffel in architecture with metallic components, the House of Iron happened to be a great tourist attraction in the city of Maputo.
Written 8 June 2017
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Pushkar R
Mumbai, India71 contributions
Nov 2016 • Business
Nothing great as compared to so many other places. Its probably having just historical value, its too hot inside, its Ok just to visit once since now you are in Maputo - even if you skip this or just view if sitting in your car from outside - still its OK
Written 4 November 2016
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Eddiemack
Pompano Beach, FL431 contributions
Jan 2015 • Friends
This was one of the stops on a tour we booked while our ship was docked at the pier. It's a unique sight, unusal if not impractical for Maputo's warm climate. This all iron house created by architect Gustave Eiffel (noted for his famous Paris tower) was crafted in France and shipped to Maputo to serve as the Governor's Mansion. It wasn't used for long because it is similar in principle to an oven, too hot to live in. You can tour the place where there is some original furniture, documents and photos to see. Be prepared to sweat as it's not air conditioned. If you choose not to spend the day at the beach or on the ship, see it but don't expect much.
Written 11 April 2015
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