Stone Town is the old city and cultural heart of the island of Zanzibar. Little has changed here in the last 200 years.
Stone Town is the old city and cultural heart of Zanzibar, little changed in the last 200 years. It is a place of winding alleys, bustling bazaars, mosques and grand Arab houses, whose original owners vied with each other over the extravagance of their dwellings. This one-upmanship is particularly reflected in the brass-studded, carved, wooden doors. Many hours can be spent just wandering through the fascinating labyrinth of narrow streets and alleyways.
Located on the west coast of the island of Unguja. As the closest major settlement to the mainland, Stone Town is a popular place for tourists to visit and offers a range of activites. There are a range of influences on the underlying Swahili culture, including Arab, Persian, European and Indian elements, and for this reason Stone Town was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2000.
Zanzibar Stone Town is part of a wider selection of TANZANIA holidays and accommodation.
