Maruhubi Palace
Maruhubi Palace is a ruin in Mwembemakumbi, Zanzibar City, Zanzibar Urban/West. Maruhubi Palace is situated nearby to the suburb Ng’ambo, as well as near the neighborhood Michenzani.Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include House of Wonders and Amaan Stadium.
House of Wonders
Museum
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The House of Wonders or Palace of Wonders is a landmark building in Stone Town, Zanzibar. It is the largest and tallest building of Stone Town and occupies a prominent place facing the Forodhani Gardens on the old town's seafront in Mizingani Road. House of Wonders is situated 3 km southwest of Maruhubi Palace.
Amaan Stadium
Stadium
Amaan Stadium is a stadium in Zanzibar, Tanzania. The stadium holds 15,000 people. Amaan Stadium is situated 3 km southeast of Maruhubi Palace.
Old Dispensary
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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. Old Dispensary is situated 2½ km southwest of Maruhubi Palace.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Ng’ambo and Michenzani.
Ng’ambo
Suburb
Ng'ambo is one of the two main parts comprising Zanzibar City, the capital of Zanzibar, the other being the historical Stone Town. Ng'ambo is much larger and more modern than Stone Town, with office buildings and large apartment blocks, as well as slum areas.
Michenzani
Neighborhood
Photo: Loranchet, CC BY-SA 3.0.
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. Michenzani is situated 2½ km southwest of Maruhubi Palace.
Stone Town
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Stone Town is the main city on Zanzibar. It is a city of prominent historical and artistic importance in East Africa. Its architecture, mostly dating back to the 19th century, reflects the diverse influences underlying the Swahili culture, with a unique mixture of Moorish, Arab, Persian, Indian and European elements.
Maruhubi Palace
- Type: Ruin
- Categories: tourist attraction and tourism
- Location: Mwembemakumbi, Zanzibar City, Zanzibar Urban/West, Tanzania, East Africa, Africa
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Latitude
-6.14468° or 6° 8′ 41″ southLongitude
39.20906° or 39° 12′ 33″ eastElevation
14 metres (46 feet)Open location code
6G5XV645+4JGeoNames ID
11281222
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