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Open Opens at 8:00-18:00
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Mizingani Rd, Zanzibar, TanzaniaMap
Phone+255 24 223 8516
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  • GundaBoy
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    Old Fort Covered With Vendors

    What is most interesting is that the Old Fort is now full of people selling souvenirs. Because of this the true picture of this ancient fort cannot be seen. I think the government should organise anot...

    Reviewed on May 28, 2024
  • graham e
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    Plenty of history but not much to see

    Close to the sea front and on the main tourist route. Arabian, British and Portuguese ownership have shaped this crumbling fort. Open air amphitheatre with live music performances and small tourist ...

    Reviewed on Feb 14, 2024
  • laczkozsu
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    Historical monument

    It’s erected by the Oman Arabs between 1698-1701. Later it was used as barracks and a prison. Now it’s open for tourists, it’s free, we walked around and took some photos. I liked the open air theatr...

    Reviewed on Jan 7, 2024
  • Niwaha B
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    If you love history, you are in the right place

    If you love history, then walking through the streets and museums. Great place to be in. People selling items, with a set of history like the grave of the first Bishop in East Africa, The ivory and Go...

    Reviewed on Dec 1, 2023
  • RamonMampel
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    Si visitas Stone Town pasarás por él.

    Un antiguo fuerte de origen portugués. En si no tiene mayor atractivo que pasear diez minutos por su interior. Sencillo y con algunas tiendas de artesanía. Es de los sitios que al ser gratuitos y esta...

    Reviewed on Jan 2, 2020
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