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House of Wonders The landmark of the Stone Town seafront

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Highlights
  • Iconic seafront palace
  • 19th-century architecture
  • Under restoration in recent years

The House of Wonders (Beit-el-Ajaib) is a grand 19th-century former palace on the Stone Town waterfront and one of its most iconic buildings. It has been under restoration in recent years following a partial collapse.

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