Discovering Stone Town: History and Sites to Visit
Stone Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2000, is the historic and cultural heart of Zanzibar. This coral stone city fascinates with its maze of narrow alleyways, over 500 iconic carved doors, and unique Swahili architecture that bears witness to centuries of exchange between Africa, the Arab world, India, and Europe. What to see in Stone Town? Here is your guide to discovering the treasures of this history-laden city, a true open-air museum where every stone tells a story.