Christ Church Cathedral, Zanzibar
Cathedral · Stone Town, Zanzibar

Christ Church Cathedral, Zanzibar

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The Anglican cathedral was built between 1873 and 1879 on the site of Stone Town's last slave market. A memorial and underground chambers recall the trade, and the heritage centre explains its history.

On day 1 of Zanzibar Beaches

Good to know

Tickets
Entry fee applies and usually includes the slave market memorial and heritage centre
Time needed
30 to 60 minutes
Best time
Morning
Getting there
Walk from Stone Town harbor

Itineraries with Christ Church Cathedral, Zanzibar

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Zanzibar, TanzaniaZanzibar Beaches5 days · 14 stops
Christ Church Cathedral, Zanzibar is on day 1
Day 1 of Zanzibar Beaches

Stone Town

How Christ Church Cathedral, Zanzibar fits into a day.
  1. 9:00Stone TownStone Town
  2. 10:00Darajani MarketStone Town
  3. 11:30Christ Church Cathedral, ZanzibarStone Town
  4. 14:00Old Fort of ZanzibarStone Town
  5. 18:30Forodhani GardensStone Town
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Christ Church Cathedral, Zanzibar questions

When was Christ Church Cathedral built?

Construction began in 1873 and the cathedral opened at Christmas 1879.

Is Christ Church Cathedral open every day?

The heritage site is generally open daily. Services take place on Sundays, when visits may be limited.

Can visitors enter the cathedral?

Public access is permitted during opening hours.

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