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House of Wonders (Beit-el-Ajaib)

Mizingani Rd, Stone Town, Tanzania
Ranked #4 of 14 attractions in Stone Town
3.5 of 5 stars 64 Reviews
Type: Architectural Buildings
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Nairobi, Kenya
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

it's a nice place, its beautiful beach view from the top of the tower, :) really miss the place, but the steps to the upper floor is damaged, and I decided to see other parts of the place: ( More

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Mombasa, Kenya
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012

Huge place.. with lotsa historic things, allowed us to take photos, and the guide was also very helpful and informative.. saw some amazing things like the first dhow of zanzibar.. wow! More

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Melbourne
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11 reviews 11 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

The House of Wonders is an interesting place to visit with permanent displays relating to the history of Zanzibar as well as changing exhibitions. It's worth going to the top floor for some really good views and photos. More

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England
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2012

Great place to learn about the history of zanzibar More

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konz
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

basically, just a large colonial building. But the guide was very knowledgeable and it's definitely worth a visit. More

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Nairobi, Kenya
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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2012

A very stunning building but the whole place could do with repainting and/or cleaning or just a really good dust!! Like a lot of the places in Stone Town they look a bit tired and dilapidated which id a big pity. It would be so easy to make them spectacular! More

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Byumba
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9 reviews 9 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2012

Full of Zanzibari history. A guide takes you round and will depart from script if you persist in questions! More

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Muscat, Oman
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Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
46 helpful votes 46 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2012

Poor lighting made the exhibits and interpretative signs hard to see. The building itself is very interesting, with its long staircases and wrap-around verandas; the view from the upper veranda is gorgeous. More

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traveling cat
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45 reviews 45 reviews
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20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2012

it is full of information about Zanzibar and has various displays showing clothing and furniture and such from times gone by plus a large dhow in the middle that was made by sewing the skins together covering the boat. There is also an excellent view from the second floor balcony but the stairways are about 50 steps each. More

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Reviews in 27 cities Reviews in 27 cities
27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2012

Do not miss this interesting place - for many reasons! You need to experience the greatest view from the upper floor balconies allowing the visitor to admire the fabulous panorama of the Indian Ocean, Zanzibar harbor and Stone City. The view is asking for photos! The house itself is interesting to visit and to learn about. It was a first... More

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