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Also known as Mij Mkongwe, which is Swahili for 'Old Town', Stone Town is the oldest part of Zanzibar City. Named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2000, it is known for its rich cultural heritage of Arab, Persian, Indian, and European elements. Here are the top 10 things to do and see in the area. Forodhani Gardens
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Stone Town is the main city on Zanzibar. It is a city of prominent historical and artistic importance in East Africa. Its architecture, mostly dating back to the 19th century, reflects the diverse influences underlying the Swahili culture, with a unique mixture of Moorish, Arab, Persian, Indian and European elements.
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Stone Town is a city of prominent historical and artistic importance in East Africa. Its architecture, mostly dating back to the 19th century, reflects the diverse influences underlying the Swahili culture, giving a unique mixture of Arab, Persian, Indian and European elements.
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Introduction Stone Town is the historical centre of Zanzibar City, the capital of the Zanzibar archipelago. As a primary trading post on the spice, silk and slave trade routes for over a millennium, Stone Town has been a unique meeting place, blending African, Indian, Arabian and European cultures.
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Africa Tanzania Zanzibar Archipelago Zanzibar Island Zanzibar City Stone Town Plan Your Trip to Stone Town: Best of Stone Town Tourism About Stone Town Former palaces and Arab mansions along the twisting streets of Stone Town hint at a grander age for this port city on the western coast of Zanzibar.
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Stone Town of Zanzibar (Arabic: مدينة زنجبار الحجرية), also known as Mji Mkongwe (Swahili for "old town"), is the old part of Zanzibar City, the main city of Zanzibar, in Tanzania. The newer portion of the city is known as Ng'ambo, Swahili for 'the other side'.
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Stone Town is one of the oldest living Swahili towns in East Africa. It's unique winding, narrow streets are adorned with (some crumbling) beautiful buildings. Established by Arab slave and spice traders in the early 19th century, Stone Town is the cultural heart of Zanzibar.
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Stone Town is the historic old quarter of Zanzibar city on the island of Unguja in the Zanzibar archipelago. The town, known in Swahili as Mji Mkongwe - "Old Town" - has been occupied for over 1000 years as an important Swahili trading center between Africa, Asia, and eventually Europe. The centuries of occupation have created a blend.
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Stone Town 4 942 reviews #4 of 74 things to do in Zanzibar City Historic Walking Areas Open now 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Write a review What people are saying " Lovely and interesting old town " Nov 2022 We wanderd through the narrow twisiting streets and alleys, admiring the beautiful carved wooden doors and the tradit. By Kevin S
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The Stone Town of Zanzibar retains its urban fabric and townscape virtually intact and contains many fine buildings that reflect its particular culture, which has brought together and homogenized disparate elements of the cultures of Africa, the Arab region, India, and Europe over more than a millennium.
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Stone Town, or Zanzibar City, is the capital of the island of Zanzibar. Any trip to Zanzibar will start in Stone Town which is full of rich history, architectural wonders, and culture. It was the port of trade between east and west in olden times, as well as the hub for slave trading to the Middle East.
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Stone Town, Zanzibar, Tanzania . Visitors will find lots of things to do in Zanzibar (Unguja), which is an island off the coast of mainland Tanzania that is famous for its pristine white sand.
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Tanzania › By Pete R., a solo traveler, travel blogger, and photographer with over 10+ years of experience. Updated On December 21, 2023 | Comment In the 19th century, when Zanzibar was the center of the spice trade, Stone Town was considered one of the most important capital cities in the region.
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Yep, heading to the iconic Africa House Hotel to watch the sunset from their rooftop terrace is something of a Stone Town rite of passage. This really is the perfect sunset-watching spot with an elevated setting perfect for catching views of the passing dhows.
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Stay on Chumbe Island. Chumbe Island Coral Park is a private island off the coast of Stone Town, Zanzibar, with an eco-lodge, private coral reef and private nature reserve. Guests can enjoy nature walks, forest walks, snorkelling or relaxing in this sustainable eco-paradise. Check prices here.