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Top 10 Sights & Landmarks in Stone Town, Zanzibar Archipelago
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. The Old Fort, built in the 1700s to fend off the Portuguese, now hosts local performances, a café and an art gallery. Overstuffed bazaars lend an air of nonstop bustle. Mafia Island Marine Park sits just offshore, a haven for snorkeling the local reefs. Day tours visit working plantations where the island's legendary spices are grown.
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1. Old Slave Market/Anglican Cathedral
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 651 reviews
The Heritage Centre therefore among other things aims at promoting tolerance, reconciliation and an inclusive society, bridging social and ethnic divides by telling the story of this dark chapter in the region’s history in an open and factual way. The creation of the Heritage Centre, and making it accessible to school children, who are the country’s future leaders, is also aimed to promote interfaith and inter-communal dialogue and understanding. Furthermore The Site is an important tourist destination, and by improving visitors’ facilities at the site and making it more informative and stimulating, the tourism industry as a whole will benefit, creating jobs and wealth, and helping to reduce poverty. The Heritage Centre among other things is also benefiting many people as it is a great opportunity to promote interfaith relations in Zanzibar.
Reviewed By A-AlMehairbi - Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
though the tour was very interesting and good to know about the history and how ppl were treated, it was heart breaking to hear the stories and their suffering. going to the room they were trapped in to see its condition and relive it.
2. Tangawizi Spice Farm
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4.5 based on 283 reviews
CAUTION : Dear Visitors, Tangawizi Spice Farm has been sorrounded by other Spice Farms. In order to fullfill your dreams to reach Tangawizi Spice farm, our entrance has a big road sign. Our vehicle parking area also has Tangawizi sign which is located near our Spice Shop. All visitors must make sure you are received in our office before starting any tour. We only have one entrance at Tangawizi Spice Farm which is displayed on the profile photo. Do not use any other entrance. Tangawizi Spice farm is a leading tourist attraction demonstration spice farm in Zanzibar where it grows a wide range of spices. We provide the following services: 1. Spice Tour in different languages. 2. Spice Meals. 3. Henna Painting. 4. Selling Spices.
3. Shabuta Spice Farm
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4.5 based on 21 reviews
Shabuta Spice Farm is one amongst the largest and fertile farms in the Urban/West region of Zanzibar which grows tropical fruits, crops and spices. The farm is peculiar due to it's long history which is dated back from the colonial era, way before the Zanzibar Revolution. Some of our services are: Spice Tour, Village Tour, Fruits Taste, Traditional Dishes (upon requests), Coconut Tree Climbing.
Reviewed By iamnotroma
Smart and funny guide, rocky Mr. Butterfly who can climb on a palm, a lot of cool plants. I really liked it.
4. Malindi Mosque
5. Old Dispensary
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4.0 based on 80 reviews
Reviewed By InTheMomentManhattan - New York City, United States
The Old Dispensary is quite an architectural wonder. It is not a building soon forgotten. very exotic; very Zanzibar
6. Christ Church Cathedral
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4.0 based on 201 reviews
Reviewed By logarmihec - Cape Town, South Africa
Christ Church Cathedral was a part of our half day tour of Stone City. It's very important to recognise and maintain the history and this Anglican Cathedral is a great example of the dark past of the Zanzibar. This Cathedral is a part of Zanzibar's history and culture as well and that's why it is a must do things to visit in Zanzibar. Next to to the Cathedral is a monument to the slaves. It's also a great example of a slave market.
7. Shakti Temple
8. Hamamni Persian Baths
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3.5 based on 138 reviews
Reviewed By Jentheswede - London, United Kingdom
If you're interested in architecture it's a great place to visit and make sure you don't miss going up on the roof.
