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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 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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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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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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Tanzania โบ 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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Stone Town of Zanzibar (Arabic: ู ุฏููุฉ ุฒูุฌุจุงุฑ ุงูุญุฌุฑูุฉโ), 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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A walk of discovery through Zanzibar's Stone Town. We are standing outside the Old Fort when Ahmed, with suspicious enthusiasm, launches into a colourful story about an Arab princess called Salome. Suspicious, because how someone can be so chipper in this heat is beyond me. As he drones on, pausing ever so slightly to adjust his kofia (hat.
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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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15779 Rating: Reading time: 58 min. Useful info Not far from the hot mainland of Africa, near the equator, an island rises from the waters of the Indian Ocean, with its snow-white Arabian palaces, mosques, Indian mansions and sandy beaches above which the palm sway. This is the island of Zanzibar
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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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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, 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 is the old part of Zanzibar Town, the largest settlement on the island of the same name. And now is the time to visit, before the rest of the world wakes up to its beauty. Stone Town is a dreamy place to be, offering a sought-after mix of local culture, welcoming people, rich history and iconic sights.
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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.