In the village of Kitovu, you will find the Masaka Cathedral. The Masaka Cathedral served as the first self-ruling and independent African Church in the African Catholic community. The cathedral was built in 1927. Brother Flora Martin designed and built the church. It was the official cathedral for the first African Catholic Bishop from the Sub-Sahara Africa. The church has been restored after decades of floods, harsh weather conditions and damage. Furthermore, the foundation of the church and the cathedral's structure were improved. A grant made this possible. It remains a breathtaking church.
Kampla is home to the Kasubi tombs, another national monument. The tombs serve as the burial ground for four of the Kabakas, or the Kings of Buganda Kingdom. The tombs include Mutesa I, Mwanga II, Daudi Chwa II, and Sir Edward Mutesa II. The tombs are divided into three areas. First, there is the Muzibu Azaala Mpanga, which is the main tomb area. Second, there's an agricultural field that depicts the traditional life and Ganda traditions. Third, behind the main tomb area, you can find a secondary graveyard. You enter the tombs through the Bujjabukula, a gatehouse.
The Dufile Fort in the Mayo District of the West Nile region is another national monument. The fort was one of Uganda's largest forts in the 19th century. It was built by the Madi people. The fort was the site of the Battle of Dufile, on Nov. 28, 1888. The battle was between the Mahdist forces and forces loyal to Egypt. The fort was built between 1874 and 1879 for Charles Gordon, the governor. At the fort, you can visit both the cultural center, which demonstrates the lifestyle of the Madi people years ago, and the famous battlefield.
