✈✈✈The Historical Sites of Zanzibar in Tanzania☑☑☑

Many historical sites is actually in Zanzibar Stone Town, the oldest part of the island, where travelers spend their holidays in Tanzania would explore walking the streets and ancient alleys.

The House of Wonders

This unique building is one of the most popular places in the city of stone. It houses the National Museum of Zanzibar history and culture, which is often visited by many travelers visiting Tanzania.

Built in 1883 by Sultan Barghash, the building has undergone many British bombardment in 1896 to force the son of Barghash; Sultan Hamud surrender to British forces. However, he remained in the palace and made his residence until his death. Today, the building houses a large number of tourists who like to holiday in Tanzania.

The building itself is quite remarkable. They say its huge doors are the largest and most impressive of the entire East African region. The layout and design of the building is a wonderful mixture of English and Swahili styles. Many travelers who visit Tanzania are fond of culture and African architecture.

The Palace Museum

Formerly known as Beit El Sahel, the Palace Museum was the royal residence of the Sultan of Zanzibar until 1964 until he was overthrown entire regime. Later, the building was turned into an interesting museum that travelers spend their holidays in Tanzania benefit.

The screens on the first floor of the museum has some interesting exhibits that demonstrate the Sultanate period. In this period, the Tanzanian authorities have signed numerous trade agreements with the United States in 1833, Britain in 1839 and France in 1844. This is also a section dedicated to Princess Salme, who was a member of the Zanzibar royal family escaped and fled with her German lover. This is one of the most interesting sections of the museum explored by many tourists who vacation in Tanzania.

The objective of the second floor is the modernization of Zanzibar, which took place in the mid 19th century, where water pipes and electricity was introduced on the island. The third floor is still part of the life of the last sultan of Zanzibar. This is quite remarkable, and serves as a living example of the design and architecture of this period that capture the attention of many travelers to Tanzania.

The Old Fort

Located near the House of Wonders, Old Fort is an impressive structure that was built in the early 18th century Over the past decades, the old fort was renovated and refurbished to become the center of the culture of Zanzibar and offices the Zanzibar festival film thus. Some tourists like to add these places to your trip to Tanzania to learn about and experience the culture of the region.

The cultural center also hosts numerous musical and dance performances that appeal to travelers visiting Tanzania, especially its music and culture in general is very special and interesting.

The Anglican Cathedral and the Old Slave Market

Built in the 1870s, the Anglican cathedral was built by the Mission of the University of Central Africa. This imposing structure was built on the ruins of the old slave market. This is another site that hosts a number of travelers who vacation in Tanzania.

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