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Old Fort (Ngome Kongwe) Stone Town's oldest building

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Highlights
  • Stone Town's oldest building
  • Seafront location
  • Cultural events and crafts

The Old Fort, or Ngome Kongwe, is Stone Town’s oldest building, an Omani-era fortress on the seafront that today hosts cultural events and craft stalls within its walls.

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