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6 Sights & Landmarks in Maseru District That You Shouldn't Miss

Discover the best top things to do in Maseru District, Lesotho including Morija Museum & Archives, Thaba-Bosiu National Monument, Royal Palace, Our Lady of Victory Cathedral, The Lion Rock Mountain, Makoanyane Square.

What to do and see in Maseru, Maseru District: The Best Sights & Landmarks

Maseru is the capital and largest city of Lesotho. It is also the capital of the Maseru District. Located on the Caledon River, Maseru lies directly on the Lesotho-South Africa border. Maseru is Lesotho's capital city with a population of approximately 253,000. The city was established as a police camp and assigned as the capital after the country became a British protectorate in 1869. When the country achieved independence in 1966, Maseru retained its status as capital. The name of the city is a Sesotho word meaning "red sandstones".