Between sheer valleys and thick forested ridges, Kigali flourishes, an ever-shining home of a series of flash boutiques and flowery cafes and the start point of the unforgettable history in the republic of Rwanda. Kigali hosts places of quiet reflection to fully understand the past of Rwanda, particularly at the Kigali Genocide Memorial, a real touching tribute to the lives lost in the 1994 genocide. Other places of interest in Kigali include the markets and handicraft shops.