Location: Blantyre
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What to do and see in Blantyre, Southern Region: The Best Free Things to do
Blantyre (UK: /ˈblænˌtaɪə/) is Malawi's centre of finance and commerce, and its second largest city, with an estimated 1,068,681 inhabitants as of 2015. It is sometimes referred to as the commercial and industrial capital of Malawi as opposed to the political capital, Lilongwe. It is the capital of the country's Southern Region as well as the Blantyre District.
Restaurants in Blantyre
1. Tiyamike Sewing
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5.0 based on 12 reviews
We are a charity with a vision to demonstrate the love of God by empowering underprivileged women in Malawi. We offer free sewing and skills classes to women so they can better provide for themselves and their families. Our shop stocks a large variety of beautiful products handmade by graduates from our program. All profits go back to the women and to keeping the work of Tiyamike Sewing going so we can continue to empower women.
Reviewed By lizmjames78 - Blantyre, Malawi
Tiyamike makes beautiful toys, bunting, bags, clothes and home decor items. Don't miss their lovely shop when you visit Blantyre, you'll be sure of a warm welcome.
2. The Way of the Cross/ Njira ya Mtanda
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4.5 based on 18 reviews
The Way of the Cross is a Pilgrimage Trail available all-year round to Tourists, Pilgrims and anybody who wants to experience an extraordinary vista of natural scenery as well as taking part in a spiritually refreshing journey. The Story of the Way of the Cross begins in old Yugoslavia, Europe and is the world's 2nd KRIZEVAC (Croatian for Cross Mountain). Guided Tours Available in English or Chichewa.
3. The Society of Malawi Library
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4.5 based on 27 reviews
The Society of Malawi Library and Archive is housed on the first floor of Mandala House, a National Monument. It boasts a wide collection of books, journals, photographs about Africa in general with a special interest to Malawi. The library focuses on maintaining the history and heritage of Malawi.Below the library is a national art gallery which features artworks of great artists in Malawi.
