- Address: B14, Nairobi, Kenya
- Proclamation of the nat. Monument: 1966
- Sightseeing: fig tree, memorial of independence
- Working hours: daily from 8.00 to 18.00
The foremost city of East Africa and the major business center of Kenya is Nairobi . A huge metropolis with a strict rectangular layout, high-rise buildings of European type and against this background - the Ngong hills , along which giraffes are free to roam - this is exactly what this city is in the eyes of a tourist. A huge number of fashionable hotels , restaurants and clubs contrasts sharply with a small number of attractions and museums.
This is not surprising, because in Nairobi they go to enjoy the pristine and amazing nature, to observe the rich and diverse fauna of Kenya in natural conditions. However, do not miss the place that is a landmark for any inhabitant of this country - Gardens Uhuru. Literally "Uhuru" is translated as "freedom", and it is the independence of Kenya that this memorial is dedicated to.
More about Uhuru Gardens
The largest memorial park of the country Gardens of Uhuru is known to every schoolboy as the place where the flag of Kenya was first raised. It is believed that it was here that Kenyan independence was born, and every citizen of this country treats the memorial with due respect. During the first flag raising, December 12, 1963, the first president of the country, Jomo Kenyatta, in the Uhuru Gardens, a fig tree was planted, which today is one of the central objects of the park.
In the center of the memorial complex stands a monument, which in height reaches 24 m. It supports a sculpture that depicts the dove of the world in the center of the linked hands. In addition, the park also features a monument dedicated to the 25th anniversary of the independence of Kenya - it is made in the form of a black octahedron, which is supported by three human figures. This sculpture symbolizes the freedom fighters who raise the flag of Kenya. Among the sights of the memorial can also be noted a monument with a singing fountain and observation deck.
The Uhuru Gardens are territorially located near the Nairobi National Park . Today this place is popular not only as a memorial in honor of independence, but also actively used by local residents and tourists for recreation and picnics, holding of any events or actions. For example, in 2003, in the memorial complex, a public action was carried out to destroy more than 5,000 pieces of contraband firearms. This event was timed to coincide with the three-year anniversary of the adoption of the declaration on small arms and light weapons.
How to get there?
The gardens of Uhuru are located in a quite busy area, and it is not difficult to get here by public transport . You can go to the stop of Headquaters by bus number 12, 24C, 125, 126. Another option is the Phase 4 Gate stop, to which bus number 15 follows. In addition, you can plan your route to stop Gardens, where we go by bus route №34L.
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