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Uganda Martyrs' Shrine (Namugongo) Tours and Tickets

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Uganda Martyrs' Shrine (Namugongo)

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Uganda Martyrs' Shrine (Namugongo)
  • Aside from its history, the shrine is renowned for its distinct architectural features. Be sure to head inside to admire the domed wood-paneled ceiling from within the basilica.
  • The site—where a 19th-century Catholic shrine once stood—also features a thatched pavilion and a lake with water believed to have healing properties.
  • Statues on the grounds give background on the persecution that Christians in Uganda have faced, and the legacies of the Ugandans killed in 1886 for refusing to renounce their faith.
  • Many guided tour options combine visiting the shrine with Kampala landmarks like the Uganda Parliament Building and Uganda National Cultural Center, plus other religious sites such as Shree Swaminarayan Temple.