Harare Introduction Walking Tour (Self Guided), Harare

Cathedral of the Sacred Heart is located on Fourth Street near the Central Intelligence Organization. It is one of the most beautiful buildings in the city and is a fine example of Gothic Revival architecture, with its two heavily adorned towers. It is one the few remaining British Colonial-era buildings left in Harare. The cathedral is the seat of the archbishop of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Harare.

The National Gallery of Zimbabwe showcases contemporary pieces by regional artists. The gallery was established in 1952 with money donated by Sir James McDonald. The gallery includes a preservation area and a gallery library. Metal and stone sculptures, paintings, and other types of African art are on display here.

Crowne Plaza is the most-visited hotel in Harare. It is located on Park Lane in the city's Business District. The hotel is famous for its unique, semicircular shape. The mirror windows reflect the light, making the hotel a stunning sight, especially as the sun sets. Crowne Plaza has 19 floors, two restaurants, a cocktail lounge, and a gift shop. The hotel is the perfect base from which to explore the city.

First Street is one of the most popular pedestrian streets in Harare. Here you can mingle with locals and experience Harare's vibrant street life. Visit self-service restaurants, shop for handicrafts, and watch street entertainers play their music, all on First Street.

The Anglican Cathedral, located at the intersection of Nelson Mandela Avenue and Sam Nujoma Street, was built in 1913 by British architect Herbert Baker. The sandstone structure was built over a period of fifty years and was finished only in 1961. The cathedral features a bell tower with 10 bells, all of which were cast in London. Its somber interior, with its large, granite columns, is quite moving.

Africa Unity Square, also known as Cecil Square, is remarkable for its large fountain and the flower sellers that line the square. It was named Cecil Square in honor of Cecil John Rhodes. The square was built in 1890, and it has served as an important meeting place throughout Harare's history. It is also a wonderful spot to relax and enjoy the day.

The Eastgate Centre is a shopping centre and office block in central Harare, whose architect is Mick Pearce. Designed to be ventilated and cooled by entirely natural means, it was probably the first building in the world to use natural cooling to this level of sophistication. It opened in 1996 on Robert Mugabe Avenue and Second Street, and provides 5,600 square meters of retail space, 26,000 square meters of office space and parking for 450 cars.

The Eastgate Centre's design is a deliberate move away from the "big glass block". Mick Pearce took an alternative approach. Because of its altitude, Harare has a temperate climate despite being in the tropics, and the typical daily temperature swing is 10 or 40 °C. This makes a mechanical or passive cooling system a viable alternative to artificial air-conditioning.

The Museum of Human Sciences is located on the outskirts of the city center. The museum has a number of collections related to the culture of Harare and Zimbabwe. Artifacts include musical instruments and other important archeological, historical and zoological items. The Museum of Human Sciences is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.