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- Zanzibar
- Palace Museum
Palace Museum
Illuminating the lifestyle of the Sultan legacy in Zanzibar, the
Palace Museum, (originally called the Sultan's Palace), became the
official residence of the Al Busid dynasty in 1911. Built in the
1890s the extensive white building situated on harbour road with
breathtaking sea views, is the most recent of the Sultans' palaces
and was occupied till the revolution in 1964. The Palace Museum
houses a myriad of the Sultans' elaborate furniture and possessions
as well as a room dedicated to the life of Sultan Sayyid Said's
daughter, Princess Salme. Renowned for her manuscript called
'Memoirs of an Arabian Princess', this significant autobiography is
the only written account of what life was like for Arab women of
the Royal court in the 1800s. Excerpts from the book, family
photographs and samples of Princess Salme's wardrobe are also on
display. Outside the museum is the Makusurani graveyard where some
of the sultans are buried.
Information & Facts
Address
Mizingani Road, Stone Town
Admission
Language
Swahili and English are the official languages. Several
indigenous languages are also spoken.
Money
The official unit of currency is the Tanzanian shilling (TZS),
divided into 100 cents. The tourism industry prices everything in
US Dollars and they are the preferred unit of currency. Major
currencies can be exchanged in the larger towns. Foreign exchange
bureaux in the main towns usually offer a better rate on travellers
cheques than do the banks. ATMs are available in major cities only.
Major lodges, some hotels and travel agents in urban areas accept
credit cards, but these should not be relied on and can incur a 10%
surcharge.
Opening Times
Open Monday to Friday 9am-6pm and weekends from
9am-3pm
Time