Old Fort in Wete

Historical!! We love the colors of the Zanzibar gallery upstairs!!

Best historical site ever...

There is a sense of the history here. Unfortunately a lot of clothes/curios shops are now set up in there, with crazy prices.

Underwhelming!Small structure, nothing great about its architecture.Multiple curio shops inside, which spoil the overall look and feel of an ancient structure to a modern day bazaar.Open air theatre is good.Tip: Can spend 15-20 min here. Shops are selling items at around 50% higher rates - bargain persistently.

Makes u appreciate the skill , the art , hardworking spirit of Africans to have done all these by their hands. Yet saddening knowing the magnitude of suffering they went through :(

Great place to hang out with friends or even by yourself as there are not many vendors who might approach you once you are inside. A beautiful historical monument.

Very good history in Zanzibar Island highly recommend to visit Stone Town Zanzibar

I like the amazing view around FORODHANI PARK, very close from the ocean... Oldfort explains the true meaning of Zanzibar background history.🤗🥰

Stone town is a place to discover history, ancient architecture and street food culture of Zanzibar.Recommended place for dinner isCape Town Fish Market Zanzibar

It is an old building built by the Portuges when they occupied zanzibar and costal area.Its good to visit it and it is at the seafront at the Forodhani Park and sidebyside to Beit el ajaib

Interesting place but when I tried to enter on my own the guy at the front desk asked me to pay 10 dollars. I turned around to leave but he said I could pass for free. Be aware!

The old Fort in Swahili Ngome kongwe ond of the very first ruins to be built in stone Town Zanzibar this venue is very famous for festivals and cultural shops its the building in the 2000 Tanzanian shillings note its best to visit when there events

A "must see" when visiting the historic center!

Beautiful silent and incredible vibe in the middle of stone town.

Highly recommend, a very important part of Stone Town history.

17th Century ancient history. The amphitheater is so good and the architecture is also quite good.Little shops are there near the amphitheater and there is also a small cafe to for refreshments.The place is neat and clean. The entry ticket is also free.Do check this place out.

Is a great tourist and historic site, safe and clean.Its hot at day and cold at night. A lot of cultural stuff you can buy for memory or as gift to your loving family &friends

Loved it. When youre on outside you dont expect much from a place, but when you get in its a totally different atmosphere, lovely shops and a stage. Worth a visit. Am sure theres an interesting history behind the place but I didnt have a guide.

Zanzibars old fort was built by Omani Arabs after expelling the Portuguese in 1699. It was used as a garrison and prison in the 19th Century. Also used as terminal of the Zanzibar Railways 1905 to 1928. A new guard house was built in 1947 and used as a ladies club. And an amphitheatre was added in the 1990s.When visiting Stone Town, you cannot miss the old fort. Its history tells the story of Zanzibar in a nutshell. It is free to visit, and cultural festivals and happenings are often organized in the inner courts of the fort.

It is a good place to go it has everything you need availability of food especially sea foods

The stadium is just dope, the artists are also polite and informative. Their prices are quite fair for the locals. The Henna is amazing too.. make sure you draw some flowers before you go. Cheers..

The fort is free to see. Its pretty cool. Theres a small open air market inside packed with the usual touristy trinkets. Also, theres some artists set up in there producing and selling some cool art.

Great guide, interesting history. There is an art gallery in one of the towers, beautiful artworks

I was there parfomed at Ziff 😍.. its nice place I have experience this year

A breif walk through the history of stone town... good activity for a max of half day. Must visit the swahili house for a stunning view

Lovely city 🌆, always Happy to be here

There are not so many touristic highlights in Stone town, the old fort is one of those few (just sign in at the front desk for a free walk)...dont expect too much, a 10min walk will be enough, but take a look in the front tower for some nice paintings.

its historical building which is very famous since its used for different purpose ,old fort in 19th is used as Prison ,at beginning of 20th is used as a rail station but for more information about Old fort and others excursions in Zanzibar , please contact with us through WhatsApp number+255772632464

Bit commercialized but still amazing to experience

A place where history lies, entrance is free and free to walk around. This place contains a heritage amphitheatre and some artisans shops.

A piece of ancient history at the heart of Stone town. Built by the Omanis in the 17th century it has had many uses over the years.Now it is used as a traditional market where local items are being sold including paintings.More information about the place should be provided so as to educate the tourists visiting the same.

The great 😃👍 fort in Zanzibar Island 🏝️ and this is the one of historical place

Stone town in general is beautiful for its history, and a world heritage site, but not well taken care of by the locals. Be sure to visit with your own personal guide so that you can tour at your own pace and leisure and avoid visiting with tour groups such as Africa Stay. You will be dragged around in the hot streets at a pace that doesnt suit you to stock standard spots, and will not be able to discover or enjoy the hidden gems.

One of the iconic places of the Stone Town. To understand what you see you need a local guide or you can informed on the entrance from the Tourist Office.

Its beautiful and must visit place in Zanzibar.Only walls of fort are remaining and most of the space is used by the local shops selling variety of clothings, earrings, zanzibari doors, paintings and other small small things. Be the good bargainer if youre willing to buy things.The open stage is best example of ancient construction. If youre lucky you will find local artists performance.

Not preserved as historical heritage place, grown grass, hawking of stuff inside, thought could be same as mombasa “fort jesus”

Its a really well preserved old fort (as the name sayswith some shops inside and unfortunately not very clean (free entry and no checksthe gallery up too is really cool! Lots of local paintings!

Bu the local name it called "NGOME KONGWE" this is the kiswahili word that meal old fort.. this is most important historical place in zanzibar where hundreds of people come to visit this area... historically this was the area where it was used as the empire of the colonies when zanzibar was under independence

Built or modified in the 17the century, this 400+ year old site is a must visit while in Zanzibar. nearby is a huge market where u can find literally anything. Just be prepared to strike a hard bargain. If u chance one of the numerous performances in the amphitheater within, its quite memorable. outside is a food market, the highlight is the sugarcane juice freshly squeezed with a ginger and ice.

Nice place to visit and know the story. Some shops there :)

Beautiful historical place, worth passing by to have look or take some street food with to enjoy there. Smaller than it looks.

An old historical site under the Oman imperial time.Nice place to visit and also its near Forodhani to enjoy a meal or have a walk down the coastline.Within city reach and nice place to chill

Its among the beautiful historical sites in the middle of Zanzibar Island within Stone town. Its best to have a guide to share the history of the fort.There are vendors selling souvenirs inside the fort.

Interesting place. Pity there is not much literature or information of this place. Strangely there is a girl guides emblem above the front entrance.

Strategic monument on Mizingani road, this structure dates back to the Omani era of 1700. Used as a garrison for the Sultan and later a prison, this old and neglected site ought to be utilised for more functions and as a tourist attraction. Preservation is key to passing on history.

Well, the Old Fort is definitely a place to visit in Stone Town. Full of historic moments, full of story telling. To enjoy it fully, you really need a guide. We paid 10 000 tanzanian shilling for the Tour.

The Old Fort has been repurposed as a great location for local artisans to exhibit their wares.There is still space to sit and relax away from the bustle of the surrounding town.

The Old Fort gives one a glimpse of what the Island must have been like during the time of its colonial occupation. The structure has a history onto its own, and is well worth visiting to gain a thorough overall insight into the earlier life of this great Island. Also, of course, it makes for beautiful pictures!

Great historical place. Coral and stone fortified. Wonderful atmosphere. Important point in the history of Zanzibar. Shopping opportunity in the fort though most expensive for the same regular stuff you will get elsewhere. Great amphitheatre inside the fort. Every year a music/ film festival organised here. Dont forget to climb the tower.

The Fort is one of the Oldest Structures in Zanzibar and dates back to the time when the Omani Arabs expelled the Portuguese. The Fort served as a depot during the construction of the 7 mile lone railway line to the village of Bububu. No remnants of the railway line appear to have survived. After about 09h00, shops and a gallery open in the courtyard and one of the towers.