Livingstone, Zambia
The colonial town of Livingstone
was founded in 1905, and named after David Livingstone, the Scottish
explorer. From 1911 to 1935 it was the capital of the British protectorate
of Northern Rhodesia. Today it provides tourists with a quiet alternative
to the town of Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe, only 10km away, allowing
them to rest peacefully at night after an adrenaline-charged day’s
white water rafting on the Zambezi.
Livingstone's main street is dotted with classic colonial buildings,
the Victorian tin roofed houses with wooden verandas being a typical
example of the English settler architecture. Accommodation can be
found in lodges on the banks of the Zambezi.
Other sites to see in the town
of 82 000 inhabitants include the Livingstone Museum, which contains
archaeological, ethnological, and historical materials, including
letters and relics of Livingstone.
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