Old Fort of Zanzibar

Old Fort of Zanzibar
The old fort as seen from the House of Wonders
Old Fort of Zanzibar Location within Tanzania
Former names	Arab Fort
General information
Type	Fort
Location	Stone Town, Zanzibar, Tanzania
Coordinates	6°9′41″S 39°11′21″E / 6.16139°S 39.18917°E / -6.16139; 39.18917
Completed	1699

The Old Fort (Swahili: Boma la Kale la Zanzibar), also known as the Arab Fort and by other names, is a fortification located in Stone Town, the capital of Zanzibar. It is the oldest building^[1] and a major visitor attraction of Stone Town. It is located on the main seafront, adjacent to another landmark building of the city, the House of Wonders (former palace of the Sultan of Zanzibar), and facing the Forodhani Gardens.