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World War I Memorial, Lilongwe

3.2
#11 of 17 in Things to do in Lilongwe
Monument · Landmark
A moving piece of architecture, World War I Memorial pays tribute to fallen Malawi soldiers. The memorial square also includes a statue to Malawi's first president, Dr Hastings Kamuzu Banda. See World War I Memorial and all Lilongwe has to offer by arranging your trip with our Lilongwe trip itinerary builder app.
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  • By Moronge O
    The World War Memorial is set in the same compound as a statue of Hastings Kamuzu Banda. There are some staff who can give one a tour, which is largely just a climb up the inside of the tower. There.....  more »
  • By GundaBoy
    Never thought there would be such a monument in Malawi. Nice place for an evening stroll after reading what's written in the monuments  more »
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  • By Saizi Banda
    A centre for history, good for children
  • By Lingstone Chiume
    Nicely situated off the M1 main road, making it easily accessible.
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