Bububu, Unguja

#15 among attractions in Unguja

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Bububu is a town on the Tanzanian island of Unguja, the main island of Zanzibar. It is located on the central west coast, 10 kilometres north of the Zanzibari capital of Stone Town. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 6°5'50"S, 39°12'57"E

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Bububu – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: House of Wonders, Darajani Market, Forodhani Gardens, Sultan's Palace.

4.7 miS
Museum
House of Wonders, Stone Town
121 min walk • The House of Wonders, a grandiose edifice in the heart of Stone Town, Zanzibar, Tanzania, stands as a beacon of cultural history and architectural marvel. Officially known as Beit-al-Ajaib, this stately building was constructed in 1883 and holds the distinction of...
4.7 miS
Shopping, Flea market, Market
Darajani Market, Stone Town
121 min walk • The Darajani Market is the main bazaar in Stone Town, Zanzibar. It is also known as Estella Market and informally as Marikiti Kuu. The market is located in Darajani Road, in the surroundings of the Anglican Cathedral of Christ.
4.8 miSW
Garden, Park
Forodhani Gardens, Stone Town
123 min walk • The Forodhani Gardens is a small park in the historical city of Stone Town, Zanzibar, Tanzania. The gardens are located along the main seawalk of Stone Town, just in front of the most famous buildings of Stone Town, i.e. the House of Wonders and the Old Fort.
4.7 miS
Museum
Sultan's Palace, Stone Town
119 min walk • The Sultan's Palace is one of the main historical buildings of Stone Town, Zanzibar, Tanzania. It is a 3-story building with merlon-decorated white walls, located in Mizingani Road, on the seafront, between the House of Wonders and the Old Dispensary.
4.8 miS
Historical place, Church
Christ Church, Stone Town
123 min walk • Christ Church is an Anglican cathedral in Stone Town, Zanzibar, Tanzania. It 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.
4.5 miS
Architecture
Old Dispensary, Stone Town
115 min walk • The Old Dispensary, also known as Ithnashiri Dispensary, is a historical building in Stone Town, Zanzibar. It is located on the seafront, in Mizingani Road, halfway between the Palace Museum and the harbour.
4.6 miS
Mosque
Malindi Mosque, Stone Town
117 min walk • Malindi Mosque is a mosque in Stone Town, Zanzibar, Tanzania, located near the port. It stems from the 1830s but was possible built on the site of an elder mosque that might have dated back to the 17th century or earlier.
4.3 miS
6°9'30"S • 39°12'8"E
Livingstone's House, Stone Town
111 min walk • Museum
4.6 miS
Mosque
Ijumaa Mosque, Stone Town
117 min walk • Ijumaa Mosque is a mosque in Stone Town, Zanzibar, Tanzania. The mosque was completely renovated in 1994 in the modern arabesque style.
4.1 miS
Lighthouse
Marubi Palace Gardens Range Rear Lighthouse, Stone Town
105 min walk • The Marubi Palace Gardens Range Rear Lighthouse is located in the Marubi Palace Gardens in Stone Town, Zanzibar, Tanzania. The lighthouse is located to support ships trying to dock at the Stone Town harbor.
3.7 miSW
6°7'13"S • 39°10'4"E
Tortoise Sanctuary, Changuu
94 min walk • Park, Zoo, Aquarium