Kigali
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Kigali is the capital city of Rwanda. It sprawls across numerous hills, ridges and valleys, and has a vibrant restaurant and nightlife scene.
The Kigali Genocide Memorial documents the 1994 mass killings in Rwanda, associated with the country’s civil war. The city has many attractions including the Caplaki Crafts Village is famous for woodcarvings and woven baskets and the Presidential Palace Museum, The Natural History Museum is dedicated to native plants and animals.
Contemporary African sculptures, paintings and installations are showcased at the Inema Arts Center and the sobering Kigali Genocide Memorial. This commemorates the 1994 Rwandan genocide. The remains of over 250,000 people are interred there. The city is a gateway for trips to Volcanoes National Park, known for its resident mountain gorillas