The stone town of Zanzibar is the ancient part of the city of Zanzibar in Tanzania, and it is a cultural and historical city where its architecture, which is famous for the stone, dates back to the nineteenth century. The city has preserved these architectures as they are until now
The stone city of Zanzibar is located on the island of Unguja and therefore it is surrounded by water from all sides, which gave it a spirit and importance as one of the tourist areas in Tanzania
The stone city of Zanzibar was included in the World Heritage List in 2000 because of its preservation of its splendor and the fact that it reflects a mixture of different civilizations and cultures that it passed through such as Indian, European and Arab culture and others, as the city previously worked as a market for slave trade and spices and other things.
Things to do in Stone Town:
• Walk around the beautiful city center and enjoy watching the buildings made of stone that date back to the 19th century and reflect the country’s culture and history mixed with other cultures. You can also pass through the shops and shops spread in the city to buy souvenirs.
• You can visit some tourist and historical places such as the old fort, which is a fortress built of stone as well and dates back to the seventeenth century.
There is also the House of Wonders and the Palace Museum, which were considered two palaces for sultans in different eras of Tanzania’s past history. Each of them includes properties and belongings of the sultans and some of the furniture and paintings through which you can learn about the country’s culture and history.
Also, don’t forget to pass through the many churches and cathedrals located in the stone city of Zanzibar, the establishment of which dates back to ancient times, such as the Church of Christ and the Romen Catholics and others.
• You can also visit the famous Furudhani Park which overlooks the sea. It is worth noting that every night the park hosts a tourist market specialized in selling distinctive Swahili fish grilled which you must try.
• One of the most famous places that tourists frequent and that you can not miss is Changju Island, which you can reach by boat. It is a haven for many turtles, some of which are 200 years old. You can also swim on the island’s beach or do some water games.
You can also visit the Persian baths, which date back to the nineteenth century and were used as public baths in the past and were built by the Persians, but they are no longer used now, but they remain as relics and a destination for tourists.
Don’t forget to visit one of the oldest and most famous mosques in the stone city of Zanzibar, the Malindi Mosque, which was built by Sunni Muslims and is located in the center of the stone city.
Stone Town Zanzibar Hotels – Zanzibar
Park Hyatt Zanzibar Hotel, one of the best 5-star Zanzibar hotels, is 480 meters from the stone city.
Reviews of Arab visitors at this hotel
Most of the Arab visitors rated him excellent for the location, proximity to the sea, and great food.
Zanzibar Serena Hotel, a 5-star hotel in Zanzibar, about 480 meters away from the stone city of Zanzibar.
Reviews of Arab visitors at this hotel
Most of the Arab visitors gave him a very good evaluation of the comfort and proximity to the sea and the distinguished crew.
Stone city of Zanzibar