House of Wonders (Beit-el-Ajaib)
4 expert reviews
“If you step off the ferry in Stone Town and don't know anything about Zanzibar, the House of Wonders (or Beit al-Ajab, as it's also known) has you covered.”
– Afar Magazine
Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"A ceremonial palace built in 1883, the iconic House of Wonders was the first of Stone Town to have electricity and a lift."
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Fodor's
"Known as the House of Wonders because it was the first building in Zanzibar to use electric lights, this four-story palace is still one of the largest buildings in the city."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Built for ceremonial chutzpah by Sultan Barghash in 1883, the 'House of Wonders' rises in impressive tiers of slender steel pillars and balconies overlooking the Forodhani Gardens."
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