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A living museum where time seems to have stopped a couple of centuries ago, the higgledy-piggledy lanes and buildings of Stone Town have history etched into them. Once one of the most prolific ports in East Africa, traces of cultural and religious influences (Arab, Indian and European) entwine in the fascinating architecture, yet Stone Town has retained its quintessentially Swahili blueprint. It's very easy to get lost in a swirl of ornate Zanzibari doors, Sultanate mansions and coralline walls! Delve into the town's history at the ruins of the Old Fort, the House of Wonder, Palace Museum and the Christ Church Cathedral, which was built to commemorate the end of slavery in the location of the very last slave market in the world. And we couldn't skip Forodhani Gardens, where you can tuck into Zanzibar's famous chapattis, kebabs, seafood and tropical fruit, or a cup of Spiced Tea overlooking the ocean.
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Wet Season — a quieter time to visit
Dry Season — one of the best times to visit
Dry Season — one of the best times to visit
Dry Season — one of the best times to visit
Dry Season — one of the best times to visit
Dry Season — a good time to visit
Wet Season — a good time to visit
Wet Season — a good time to visit
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