Rwezamenyo
Rwezamenyo is a locality in Nyarugenge District, Kigali and has an elevation of 1,524 metres. Rwezamenyo is situated nearby to the locality Nyabitare, as well as near Nyakabanda.Places of Interest
Highlights include Kandt House Museum and Hôtel des Mille Collines.
Kandt House Museum
Museum
The Kandt House Museum, formerly known as the Natural History Museum, is located in what is now the city of Kigali, Nyarugenge District, westbound. This location was chosen as the colonial capital in Rwanda of Germany in 1907 by a German resident Richard Kandt under the name of Nyarugenge.The name was changed to Kigali in 1908 because it was too difficult for the colonialists to pronounce.
Hôtel des Mille Collines
Hotel
The Hôtel des Mille Collines is a large hotel in Kigali, Rwanda. It became famous after 1,268 people took refuge inside the building during the Rwandan genocide of 1994.
Rwezamenyo
- Type: Locality
- Location: Nyarugenge District, Kigali, Rwanda, East Africa, Africa
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Latitude
-1.9713° or 1° 58′ 17″ south
Longitude
30.0527° or 30° 3′ 10″ east
Elevation
1,524 metres (5,000 feet)
Open location code
6GCG23H3+G3
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