Michenzani, Zanzibar City

Name: Michenzani
Address: Zanzibar City, Tanzania

#2 among attractions in Zanzibar City

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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. The place is mostly known for the Plattenbauten, i.e. the large apartment blocks that were built here in the late 1960s and early 1970s with the aid of East Germany. ()

Coordinates: 6°9'55"S, 39°11'56"E

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

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

0.7 miNW
Museum
House of Wonders, Stone Town
18 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...
0.4 miNW
Shopping, Flea market, Market
Darajani Market, Stone Town
11 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.
0.8 miW
Garden, Park
Forodhani Gardens, Stone Town
20 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.
0.7 miNW
Museum
Sultan's Palace, Stone Town
18 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.
0.7 miW
Church
St. Joseph's Cathedral, Stone Town
19 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.
0.5 miW
Historical place, Church
Christ Church, Stone Town
12 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 miNW
Architecture
Old Dispensary, Stone Town
17 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.
0.6 miNW
Mosque
Malindi Mosque, Stone Town
16 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.
0.6 miNW
Mosque
Ijumaa Mosque, Stone Town
16 min walk • Ijumaa Mosque is a mosque in Stone Town, Zanzibar, Tanzania. The mosque was completely renovated in 1994 in the modern arabesque style.
0.8 miNE
Lighthouse
Marubi Palace Gardens Range Rear Lighthouse, Stone Town
22 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.
0.7 miW
Museum, Nightlife, Bars and clubs
Old Fort, Stone Town
18 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.

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Which popular attractions are close to Michenzani?

Nearby attractions include Darajani Market, Stone Town (11 min walk), Christ Church, Stone Town (12 min walk), State University of Zanzibar, Stone Town (13 min walk), Ijumaa Mosque, Stone Town (16 min walk).