Livingstone's House, Stone Town

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Livingstone's House is a place located in Stone Town (Zanzibar West region) and belongs to the category of museum.

It is situated at an altitude of 23 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 6°9'30"S latitude and 39°12'8"E longitude.

Planning a visit to this place, one can easily and conveniently get there by public transportation. Livingstone's House is a short distance from the following public transport stations: Dalla Bus Station (bus, 15 min walk).

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: Marubi Palace Gardens Range Rear Lighthouse (lighthouse, 9 min walk), Michenzani, Zanzibar City (neighbourhood, 14 min walk), Revolutionary Tower, Zanzibar City (tower, 14 min walk).

Coordinates: 6°9'30"S, 39°12'8"E

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Livingstone's House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

0.9 miW
Museum
House of Wonders, Stone Town
23 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...
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Shopping, Flea market, Market
Darajani Market, Stone Town
17 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.
1 miW
Garden, Park
Forodhani Gardens, Stone Town
25 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.
0.8 miW
Museum
Sultan's Palace, Stone Town
21 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.
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Church
St. Joseph's Cathedral, Stone Town
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0.7 miSW
Historical place, Church
Christ Church, Stone Town
19 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.
0.7 miW
Architecture
Old Dispensary, Stone Town
18 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.
0.7 miW
Mosque
Malindi Mosque, Stone Town
19 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.
0.8 miSW
6°9'48"S • 39°11'33"E
Anglican Cathedral, Stone Town
20 min walk • Museum, Church
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Mosque
Ijumaa Mosque, Stone Town
18 min walk • Ijumaa Mosque is a mosque in Stone Town, Zanzibar, Tanzania. The mosque was completely renovated in 1994 in the modern arabesque style.
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Lighthouse
Marubi Palace Gardens Range Rear Lighthouse, Stone Town
9 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Livingstone's House?

Nearby attractions include Marubi Palace Gardens Range Rear Lighthouse, Stone Town (9 min walk), Michenzani, Zanzibar City (14 min walk), Revolutionary Tower, Zanzibar City (14 min walk), palm tree, Zanzibar City (15 min walk).

How to get to Livingstone's House by public transport?

The nearest stations to Livingstone's House:

Bus

Dalla Bus Station (15 min walk)
Daladala Nungwi (15 min walk)