🇧🇮 Burundi
10 best places in Gitega
Named Burundi's political capital in 2019, Gitega remains the country's cultural heart, home to royal regalia and the UNESCO-listed tradition of sacred drumming.
National Museum of Gitega
Founded in 1955, Burundi's oldest museum houses royal regalia, musical instruments and a small living zoo with reptiles and an aquarium.
Gitega Art Centre
A gallery and workshop space showcasing and selling work by contemporary Burundian craftspeople.
Royal Palace of Gitega
A historic residence tied to Burundi's monarchy, offering a glimpse into its royal traditions.
Gishora Drum Sanctuary
A UNESCO World Heritage site just outside town preserving the tradition of Burundi's royal drumming.
Gitega Cathedral
The main Catholic cathedral of the archdiocese, a notable piece of colonial-era church architecture downtown.
National Museum Botanical Garden
The museum complex's green grounds, with native plants and bird enclosures.
Gitega Central Market
A busy city market trading produce, fabrics and crafts from across the province.
Hills around Gitega
Rolling green hills within walking distance of downtown, typical of the 'land of a thousand hills.'
Gishora Craft Village
The village around the drum sanctuary, where visitors can watch craftsmen at work and live ritual drumming performances.
Downtown Gitega cafés
Simple cafés near the main square serving Burundian coffee, one of the country's finest exports.
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