THE OLD FORT;
“Ngome Kongwe” in Swahili, adjacent to the House of Wonders, currently is a cultural centre with shops, galleries and curio market, also a small arena where live dance and music shows are held daily. The old fort is an impressive if not crumbling structure along Stone Town’s promenade. Stepping inside is free; the fort location is also used for the Zanzibar International Film Festival. It is a heavy stone fortress that was built in the 17th century by the Omanis; it was built by the early rulers to protect the city from European invasions.
