Dili Things To Do

The National Stadium of East
Timor-Dili

by Groverdean

It is interesting to have a walk around the stadium to see the many Demokrasy murals on its walls. They were painted after 1999, and yet all have been defaced.
The Stadium plays hosts to soccer games most weekends.
I was told that Portugal played Brazil here after Independence. I was amazed I hadn't heard anything about it in the Australia media. When I queried it later in my stay it was a clash of the Portuguese and Brazilian Peacekeepers!

Address: Avenida Bispo de Madeiros

Directions: Near the roundabout

Add to Your Trip Planner | Post a Question | Write a Tip

Visiting Dili?

Read reviews about Dili Hotels

Real Reviews from Real VirtualTourist Members.


	The Main Catholic Church in Dili Tip Rating:

By Groverdean on October 11, 2004

Dili's Catholic Church-East
Timor

by Groverdean

The Church is enormous and is clearly visible when flying into the airport.
The church plays an important part in East TImor.
At Castel Gandalfo Sept. 13, a visibly moved Pope John Paul II received Bishop Carlos Filipe Ximenes Belo of Dili, the capital of East Timor. Belo, the 1996 Nobel Peace laureate, fled East Timor after militias attacked his residence where some 6,000 people had taken refuge. He said armed men killed 25 people and destroyed a portion of the church in what was part of 'a direct attack" on the Catholic church.
Belo estimated that militias have killed 10,000 people, sent 100,000 fleeing into the mountains and forests and deported 80,000 to West Timor.
I was told the church was left intact during the violence of 1999.

Directions: cant miss it just before the central area

Add to Your Trip Planner | Post a Question | Write a Tip


	The Popular Portuguese Embassy Tip Rating:

Updated By Groverdean on October 10, 2008

The Ever Popular Portuguese
Embassy in Dili

by Groverdean

This is a popular place, with always a crowd gathering of locals looking for a future elsewhere.
East Timor was a Portuguese colony for several hundreds of years until 1975 when they pulled out.

Phone: +670 3312533

Directions: Just across from the government offices

Other Contact: missaodili@portugal.minihub.org

Add to Your Trip Planner | Post a Question | Write a Tip


	The Australian Embassy Tip Rating:

By Groverdean on October 9, 2004

The Australian Embassy in
Dili-East Timor

by Groverdean

Probably the most impressive building in Dili, and as a reminder, can sometimes make you feel a little uncomfortable about the role Australia has in East Timor. However, East Timor is now the closest country to Australia so it is extremely important to our interests. Australia will probably always come under criticism,yet, after visiting East Timor it was clear that the press we recieve in Australia and the world media, does not represent anything like the political reality in East Timor. Nothing news in that for me!

Address: Avenida dos Martires da Patria

Phone: 670 3322 111

Directions: As you drive from the airport to the city, the Embassy is located on the left hand side.

Website: http://www.embassy.gov.au/tp.html

Add to Your Trip Planner | Post a Question | Write a Tip


	Xanana Gusmao Reading Room Tip Rating:

Updated By Groverdean on October 13, 2004

Xanana Gusmao Reading
Room-Dili-East Timor

by Groverdean

The Reading Room is a good place to start your trip in East Timor. Even if you are fully aware of the country's recent history, it will refresh your memory, and re-inforce the difficulties the East TImorese have had to deal with in recent times.
The Reading Room does house alot of Xanana Gusmao paraphernalia, however, there is also a room for viewing the Reading Room's extensive library of historical Video Cassettes, many documentaries filmed by various Worldwide TV Networks over the years. Also provided is a book library, as well as a souvenir stall, which sells amongst other East TImorese objects, postcards, and T-Shirts.
The Reading Room was set up and is financed by the Sydney City Council.

Address: Rua Belarmino Lobo, Lecidere

Phone: +670 3313 053

Other Contact: xgrroom@mail.timortelecom.tp

Add to Your Trip Planner | Post a Question | Write a Tip

Visiting Dili?

Read reviews about Dili Hotels

Real Reviews from Real VirtualTourist Members.


	Cathedral Tip Rating:

By heliopinto on April 20, 2005

Cathedral

by heliopinto

Dili's cathedral was built by the indonesian. Do not forget almost 99% of the timorese ar Catholic and that religion is very important to them...

Address: Rua Abilio Monteiro

Directions: Near Ministery of Education, it's easy to find, as it's one of the tallest buildings in Dili...

Add to Your Trip Planner | Post a Question | Write a Tip


	Santa Cruz Cemetary Tip Rating:

By heliopinto on April 20, 2005

The place of the Santa Cruz Massacre in November 12, 1991. Here died many timorese that day, victims of the indonesian military's brutality.
Even if the place in itself it's not that interesting, it's significance makes it a place worth the visit...

Address: Santa Cruz street

Add to Your Trip Planner | Post a Question | Write a Tip


	Old Governor's Palace Tip Rating:

By heliopinto on April 20, 2005

It's the old residence of the former portuguese governor. It's a nice building that was destroyed in the 1999 violence, but it's now under reconstruction. In the future will be the official residence of the Timorese President.
It has a splendid view over the city and the bay...

Address: Road to Maubisse

Add to Your Trip Planner | Post a Question | Write a Tip


	Motael Church Tip Rating:

By heliopinto on April 20, 2005

Motael Church

by heliopinto

This church was built by the portuguese in the colonial period. It was here that started the conflicts that led to the Massacre of Santa Cruz Cemetary, in which an uncertain number of timorese died during a peaceful demonstration against the indonesian occupying forces.

Address: Avenida de Portugal

Directions: Between the harbour and the lighthouse

Add to Your Trip Planner | Post a Question | Write a Tip


	Liceu Francisco Machado Tip Rating:

By heliopinto on April 20, 2005

Liceu Francisco Machado

by heliopinto

It's a former primary school. It was built by the portuguese in the beginning of the 20th century. Now it's part of the East Timor University.
It has a typical colonnial arquitecture.