Cross Kopje Memorial

Large hilltop World War I memorial overlooking Mutare.

Cross Kopje Memorial stands on a rocky rise above Mutare, a massive concrete-and-granite cross built to commemorate African soldiers from Rhodesia, Nyasaland, and Portuguese East Africa who died in the East African campaign of World War I. Its scale is unexpected, and the hilltop position gives broad views over the city.

The memorial is weathered and not heavily interpreted, but it is a worthwhile short stop for history-minded travellers. Go in daylight and ask locally about the best access road.

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