Uganda
Kampala
Namugongo Martyrs Shrine
Uganda's most-visited pilgrimage site — memorial to the 1886 Uganda Martyrs.
Country
Uganda
Region
Kampala
Best time
Year-round
About Namugongo Martyrs Shrine
Namugongo commemorates the 22 Catholic and 23 Anglican Ugandan martyrs executed in 1886. A modern basilica on the Catholic side, a memorial garden on the Anglican side. Annual 3rd-June pilgrimage draws millions.
Highlights
- Catholic and Anglican shrines
- 3-June annual pilgrimage
- Martyrs' memorial garden
Best time to visit
Year-round
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