Huye

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Located in the south of Rwanda, Huye is a charming city known for its rich history and culture. Several museums showcase the country’s past, present and future, with the Ethnographic Museum being a key highlight. Enjoy the elegant modern exterior and browse traditional artifacts and antique monochrome photographs from Rwanda’s pre-colonial past. Stop by the Cathedral of Butare, the largest in all of Rwanda, and hear the soulful, uplifting voices of the gospel choir within the red-brick building that dominates the landscape. For a deeply moving and emotional experience, visit the Murami Genocide Memorial Centre for a guide around the site at which thousands of Tutsis were massacred by Hutus in the Rwandan genocide. Understand the entrenched history of the country while admiring its rich culture in the city of Huye.