Christ Church, Stone Town

Name: Christ Church
Address: Mkunazini, Zanzibar, Stone Town, Tanzania

#6 among attractions in Stone Town

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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. ()

Local name: Kanisa la Kristo Zanzibar Completed: 1879 (145 years ago)Coordinates: 6°9'47"S, 39°11'33"E

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Mkunazini, ZanzibarStone Town Tanzania

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Christ Church – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

~1280 ftNW
Museum
House of Wonders, Stone Town
7 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...
~460 ftNE
Shopping, Flea market, Market
Darajani Market, Stone Town
3 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.
~1560 ftW
Garden, Park
Forodhani Gardens, Stone Town
8 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.
~1320 ftNW
Museum
Sultan's Palace, Stone Town
7 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.
~1380 ftW
Church
St. Joseph's Cathedral, Stone Town
7 min walk • The Roman Catholic cathedral of St. Joseph is one of the most important historical buildings in Stone Town, Zanzibar, as well as one of its main visitor attractions.
~1710 ftN
Architecture
Old Dispensary, Stone Town
9 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.
~1310 ftN
Mosque
Malindi Mosque, Stone Town
7 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.
~1390 ftN
Mosque
Ijumaa Mosque, Stone Town
7 min walk • Ijumaa Mosque is a mosque in Stone Town, Zanzibar, Tanzania. The mosque was completely renovated in 1994 in the modern arabesque style.
1.1 miNE
Lighthouse
Marubi Palace Gardens Range Rear Lighthouse, Stone Town
28 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.
~1260 ftNW
Museum, Nightlife, Bars and clubs
Old Fort, Stone Town
7 min walk • 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.
0.5 miE
Neighbourhood
Michenzani, Zanzibar City
12 min walk • Michenzani is a large neighbourhood of Ng'ambo, the more modern part of Zanzibar City in Tanzania. It is located just across Creek Road, that separates the historical part of the city, Stone Town and Ng'ambo.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Christ Church?

Nearby attractions include Darajani Market, Stone Town (3 min walk), State University of Zanzibar, Stone Town (6 min walk), Old Fort, Stone Town (7 min walk), House of Wonders, Stone Town (7 min walk).

How to get to Christ Church by public transport?

The nearest stations to Christ Church:

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Kiwengwa (6 min walk)
Darajani Daladala Terminus (6 min walk)