Portuguese Arch
Portuguese Arch is a monument in Shangani, Zanzibar City, Zanzibar Urban/West. Portuguese Arch is situated near the government office Ministry of Social Welfare, Youth, Women and Children Development, as well as near the courthouse Zanzibar High Court of Justice.Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights: House of Wonders and St. Joseph’s Cathedral.
House of Wonders
Museum
The House of Wonders or Palace of Wonders is a landmark building in Stone Town, Zanzibar. House of Wonders is situated 510 metres north of Portuguese Arch.
St. Joseph’s Cathedral
Church
The Roman Catholic cathedral of St. St. Joseph’s Cathedral is situated 290 metres north of Portuguese Arch.
Tippu Tip’s House
Tippu Tip's House is a historical building… Tippu Tip’s House is situated 220 metres northwest of Portuguese Arch.Places in the Area
Nearby places include Stone Town and Ng’ambo.
Michenzani
Neighborhood
Michenzani is a large neighbourhood of Ng'ambo, the more modern part of Zanzibar City in Tanzania.
Portuguese Arch
- Type: Monument
- Category: historic site
- Location: Shangani, Zanzibar City, Zanzibar Urban/West, Tanzania, East Africa, Africa
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Latitude
-6.16535° or 6° 9′ 55″ south
Longitude
39.18851° or 39° 11′ 19″ east
Open location code
6G5XR5MQ+VC
OpenStreetMap ID
OpenStreetMap feature
historic=monument
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Notable Places Nearby
Highlights: Ministry of Social Welfare, Youth, Women and Children Development and Zanzibar High Court of Justice.
Nearby Places
Places to explore: Abyssinian Maritim and Dr. Mehta’s Hospital.
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