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If you are not scared of local food,
then this place is definitely worth
a visit. It is possibly the cheapest
food you will find on the island and
value for money too. Ranging from
crab claws, calamari steaks to plain
old chips done in big woks. You are
well advised to try the local sugar
cane juice. The curio market can be
found next to the food market. Here
you will find all the gifts you may
want to take back to friends and loved
ones. DO NOT buy the first thing you
see. First take a walk through the
market, and you will see prices get
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This was also designed by J.H. Sinclair
and has much of Zanzibar's memorabilia,
including Livingston's medical chest.
If you are a real historian, then
this is worth the visit. |
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This is a site of an old slave market.
Kelele in Swahili means noise, and
the name is presumed to have come
from all the noise due to the slave
trading. It is now a beauty salon. |
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This is one of the oldest Mosques
in Zanzibar. It is unusual because
it is conical in shape. Have a look
for the minaret. Across from the front
door of the mosque is a mausoleum,
one of the few left in Stone Town. |
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fascinating look back into the lives
of the Sultans, includes a room dedicated
to the Princess Salma of Zanzibar,
daughter of Sultan Said the Great.
It contains various items of furniture
and paintings. Although very run down
and dusty it is well worth look. You
will have to pay an entrance fee. |
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Built in 1780 by the Omanis, it was
used to protect people from attacks
expected from the mainland. The fort
was later used as a prison and barracks.
During the period of Portuguese rule,
it was later used as a church, and
remnants can still be seen. Currently
you will find a small restaurant and
some shops inside the fort. |
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You will find almost everything you
may want in this market. Most goods
are imported from China. If you are
looking for locally manufactured woodcraft,
it is best to take a walk through
the labyrinth of streets in Stone
Town. |
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Built in 1883 on the site of Zanzibar
Queen Fatuma's residence. This was
the first building in Zanzibar to
have electric lights and the first
in East Africa to have an elevator.
It was damaged in 1896 during the
Shortest War in History (only lasting
40 minutes). It was later used by
the British as their local offices
until the revolution in 1964. It contains
some of President Karume's old cars,
but not much has been done with it
since 1977. Recent attempts have been
made to have it renovated, and a craft
market is housed on the veranda during
the day.
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The baths were for public use used
by both men and women. Separate entrance
times ensured that there was no peeping
or funny stuff. Built by the son of
Said the Great, Burgash bin Said.
The old tubs can still be seen, although
there is no water. The front rooms
were used for changing and socialising.
Look out for the warm room, which
had underground hot water aqueducts.
It was then frequented by the wealthy.
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The Cathedral was built around about
1895. The architect who designed the
cathedral is the same as that of the
cathedral in Marseilles, France.
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Laid in 1887, the building was only
completed in 1894. Built by Tharia
Thopen, one of Zanzibar's richest
men to commemorate the Golden Jubilee
of Queen Victoria. It is now known
as Stone Town Cultural Centre and
has been renovated by the Aga Khan
Foundation.
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This fascinating cathedral was built
in 1873. The altar is presumed to
be built on the exact spot where slave
whipping and auctions took place.
Locals will show you the underground
slave holding cells, which are an
eerie sight.
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Still used as the High Court, it was
designed by J.H. Sinclair, a British
citizen and Zanzibari resident
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