Interesting places in Stone Town
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Stage 1 - Christ Church Cathedral - S 06° 09.811 E 39° 11.554
Christ Church belongs to the Anglican Church of Tanzania. It is a landmark historical church, as well as one of the most prominent examples of early Christian architecture in East Africa. It was built in seven years, the foundation stone being laid on Christmas Day 1873 until the opening on Christmas 1879, based on a vision of Edward Steere, third Anglican bishop of Zanzibar, who actively contributed to the design. As most buildings in Stone Town, it is made mostly of coral stone. It has a unique concrete roof shaped in an unusual barrel vault (that was Steere's idea) and the overall structure mixes Perpendicular Gothic and Islamic details. The cathedral was consecrated in 1903 and named after Canterbury Cathedral. The church is located in Mkunazini Road, in the centre of the old town, and occupies a large area where was the biggest slave market of Zanzibar. In the square there is a well-known monument to the slaves (a few human figures in chains emerging from a pit) as well as a museum on slavery.
In front of the entrance to the exhibition (is no need to pay admission!) is a gray blackboard with the small flag of the European Union. Text starts: THE EAST AFRICAN... How many letters does next word have? Set up as A.
Stage 2 - Hamamni Baths - S 06° 09.743 E 39° 11.455
The Hamamni Persian Baths is located in a historical building of Stone Town, Zanzibar. The name Hamamni is also used to refer to the neighbourhood where the building is located. The Baths were built between 1870 and 1888 for sultan Barghash bin Said for use as public baths, and maintained this function until 1920. They are referred to as "Persian" because their construction was commissioned to Shirazi architects. The word "Hamamni" means "the place of the baths".
The building had a complex structure with several rooms, including hot and cold baths, toilets, shaving areas, and a restaurant. Hot water was provided by underground aqueducts. Entrance was subject to a fee, so that only wealthy zanzibaris could use them regularly. They were open both to men and women, but with different hours of admittance.
The Baths are not working anymore, but they are open to visitors and are a major tourist attractions of Stone Town. Visits are limited to some areas of the original complex because part of it (e.g., the restaurant) has since been adapted for private residences.
On the right side of the entrance is a white board with information. What number do "Gujarati doors the Bazzars" have on the map? Set up as B.
Stage 3 - St. Joseph's Cathedral - S 06° 09.765 E 039° 11.335
It is important historical building. It was built by French missionaries between 1893 and 1898, and the plans were drawn by the same French architect who designed the cathedral in Marseilles, France. The defining characteristic of the cathedral are its twin spires (similar to those of Marseille’s church) which are prominent elements of the Stone Town’s skyline and can be easily spotted from a distance off the coast. The cathedral interior is painted with murals from the Old Testament. The tiles and stained glass windows were all imported from France. The cathedral is in regular use by Stone Town’s Catholic community.
How many GREY steps lead to the main entrance of the St.Joseph Cathedral? Set up as C.
Stage 4 - Old Fort - S 06° 09.682 E 39° 11.321
The Old Fort, also known as the Arab Fort and by other names, is a fortification located in Stone Town, the capital of Zanzibar. It is the oldest building and a major visitor attraction of Stone Town.It was built by Omani Arabs after expelling the Portuguese in 1699. It was used as a garrison and prison in the 19th century, and as a terminal of the Zanzibar railways 1945-28. A new guardhouse was built in 1947 and used as the ladies' club, and an amphitheatre was added in the 1990s. It is now the headquarters of the Zanzibar international film festival. The fort is essentially a square of high, brown walls with merlons, protecting an inner courtyard. In the courtyard there are some remnants of earlier buildings, including those of a Portuguese church and another Omani fortification.
Inside the fort in the corner there is a staircase. How many text lines are on the gray table near? Set up as D.
Stage 5 - House of Wonders - S 06° 09.623 E 39° 11.357
In the stone town, one comes across the house of wonders. The destination has an exciting bit of history associated with it. It once used to be called the Beit-el-Ajaib. It then became the very first building at the island to have an electrical lift along with electrical lights. It is the largest and tallest building of Stone Town and occupies a prominent place facing the Forodhani Gardens on the old town's seafront, in Mizingani Road. It is located between the Old Fort and the Palace Museum (and former Sultan's Palace). It is one of six palaces built by Barghash bin Said, second Sultan of Zanzibar, and it is said to be located on the site of the 17th-century palace of Zanzibari queen Fatuma. The House of Wonders currently houses the Museum of History and Culture of Zanzibar and the Swahili Coast.
Find information written in English on the fountain. How many words are in the third line? (DRIN...) Set up as E.
When you walk through the city you will notice many carved doors. They are amazing handmade work! In 1990 there were 500. But there are now less than 277 and they are fast disappearing.
FINAL - S 06° 09.ABB E 39° 11.CDE
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