Old Fort of Zanzibar

The Old Fort

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The Old Fort, also known as the Arab Fort and by other names, is a fortification located in Stone Town, the capital of Zanzibar. It is the oldest building …

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Jan 19, 2025
The Old Fort itself is a nice old building that is worth a short visit. The music performances in the evening by the Zanzibar Music Cultural Center are an absolute must-see. We visited a performance …Full review by KathiXIII
Jan 1, 2025
Amphitheatre under construction Most of it was filled with souvenir stores and barely any space to explore Location was right next to Shangani Public beachFull review by NorthStar35633433883
Dec 11, 2024
The old fort have changed from a tourist attraction to a souvenir market. There is nothing much to see than taking photos of the old fort.Full review by andreascharles

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Construction completed:1699
Type:Fort

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