Fort Patiko

This site is 15km from Gulu Municipality. It was built in 1872 by Sir Samuel Baker in an attempt to suppress the slave trade in the region but most importantly to extend the Anglo Egyptian administration in Acholi. The scheme was further carried on by General Charles Gordo and Emin Pasha. Other forts in the region include Wadelai, Dufile and Nimule in west Nile region.

The Independence Monument

The sculpture of a lady holding a baby represents the independence of Uganda – of 9th October 1962. It was made by Gregory Maloba. The sculpture stands in the heart of Kampala city near Sheraton Hotel.  Other monuments include Makerere University administration block, clock tower, the CHOGM and Kabamba monuments.

Namugongo Martyrs Shrine

Fifteen kilometers east of Kampala city lie the Namugongo Martyrs Shrine where both catholic ad Anglican martyrs were burnt alive on the orders of Kabaka Mwanga II in June 1886. Consequently on 3rd June of every year Christians from all over the world flock to Namugongo to pay their respects and renew their faith by paying pilgrimage to the martyrs. The monumental church is in the shape of a traditional hut. It stands on 22 copper pillars representing the 22 catholic martyrs; the church was consecrated by Pope Paul VI on 2nd August 1969.