A designated UNESCO Word Heritage Site, Stone Town or Mji Mkongwe is the old part of Zanzibar, A semi-autonomous part of Tanzania. The town which was the center of spice and slave trade in the 19th century is a major tourist attraction in Tanzania today due to its culture and artistic heritage. A picturesque town defined by the maze of narrow alleys and traditional homes built in mixed style with influences of Arabic, African, Persian, Indian and European architecture, Stone Town is often regarded as the soul of Zanzibar and is must-visit destination in Tanzania.





