Stonetown of Zanzibar (Arabic: مدينة زنجبار الحجرية, romanized: madīnat Zanjibār al-ḥajariyya), also known as Mji Mkongwe (Swahili for 'old town'), is the old part of Zanzibar City, the main city of Zanzibar, in Tanzania.

Sep 27, 2022 · Historians have long thought that Stone Town, the oldest part of Zanzibar City on the island of Zanzibar, was nothing but a fishing village before the Portuguese arrived at the end of the 14th...

Stone Town is located on the western coast of Zanzibar, an iconic island standing just off the shore of Tanzania. It’s the name given to the old part of Zanzibar Town, the island’s capital city.

May 13, 2015 · What to know about Stone Town in Zanzibar? Practical tips for visiting, where to stay and what to do. How to arrange trips to Prison Island and spice garden.

Apr 3, 2024 · Yes, Stone Town is worth visiting for its beautiful architecture, markets, museums, and mix of cultures. You can spend hours wandering beautiful maze-like streets, and enjoy eating local street food like chipsi mayai. You can also learn the important historical events that have shaped Stone Town today, for example, the east Africa slave trade.

Stone Town is the capital of Zanzibar and is a fine example of the Swahili coastal trading towns of East Africa. The town’s urban fabric and original townscape is virtually intact and contains many fine buildings that reflect its particular culture; a culture that has brought together and homogenized disparate elements of the cultures of ...

Feb 3, 2025 · Today's Stone Town is just an echo from Africa's past. To get close to the essence of the black continent, you need to get close to its heart. However, you can also stay in Stone Town, strolling through the old streets that preserve the memory of …

Stone Town, also known as Mji Mkongwe (Swahili for ‘old town’) is considered by many a tourist to be the heart of Zanzibar City, pulsates with a captivating history, and a vibrant tapestry woven with diverse influences.

Jul 11, 2023 · So there you have it, my top 21 things to do in Stone Town, Zanzibar! Have you visited this amazing African city? What was your favourite thing to do there?

The Zanzibar Stone Town Heritage Society (ZSTHS) was created following Stone Town's anointment as a World Heritage Site. Starting with less than 20 people, the non-government organization (NGO) was officially registered in June 2002.