Historic site
Bagamoyo Historic Town
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Bagamoyo Historic Town is a UNESCO World Heritage candidate that showcases the layered history of the Tanzanian coast. Visitors can wander among German colonial buildings, including the imposing Old Fort, which once served as a military post and slave holding site. The Bagamoyo Museum provides context on the town's role in the slave trade and early colonial rule. The area's architecture and exhibits offer a tangible connection to the 19th-century East African coast.
Don't miss
- Tour the Old Fort, a German colonial structure with a history as a slave depot and military post.
- Browse the Bagamoyo Museum's exhibits on the slave trade and colonial era.
- Photograph the German colonial buildings, including the Boma and customs house.
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Bagamoyo Historic Town
You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
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