Zanzibar Attractions

 
Stone Town is the cultural heart of Zanzibar and little has changed in the last 200 years. The narrow streets and winding alleyways are lined with grand houses as the original Arab owners vied with each other for the most extravagant. Over 500 examples of handiwork are reflected in the brass-studded, carved wooden doors. The majority of homes in Stone Town were built in the 19th C when Zanzibar was one of the most important Swahili trading towns in the Indian Ocean. The trading activity between Asia and Africa is evident by the architecture and urban structure of Stone Town.

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These gardens are popular with both tourists and locals. In addition to wandering the grounds, visitors can also try some local cuisines.
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An old lock on a door in Stone Town, Zanzibar.Stone Town
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