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when the front entrance is closed.) The cathedral, which was designed by French architect
Beranger and built by French missionaries, celebrated its centenary in 1998. There's a brief
summary of the mission's history just inside the entrance. The church is still in use.
Hamamni Persian Baths HISTORIC BUILDING
(Hamamni St; admission Tsh5000) Built by Sultan Barghash in the late 19th century, these
were the first public baths on Zanzibar. Although there's no longer water inside, they're
still worth a visit, and it doesn't take much imagination to envision them in bygone days.
Ask the caretaker across the alley to unlock the gate.
Beit el-Amani HISTORIC BUILDING
(cnr Kaunda & Creek Rds) This domed building, formerly the Peace Memorial Museum
and now an archive, dates to 1925, when it was inaugurated as a memorial to the accords
ending WWI. It was designed by British architect JH Sinclair, who also designed the High
Court, further up on Kaunda Rd.
Livingstone House HISTORIC BUILDING
Located about 2km north of town along the Bububu road, Livingstone House was built
around 1860 and used as a base by many of the European missionaries and explorers before
they started their journeys to the mainland. Today it's mostly remembered as the place
where David Livingstone stayed before setting off on his last expedition. Now it houses the
office of the Zanzibar Tourist Corporation. You can walk from town, or take a 502 dalla-
dalla.
MOHAMED JUMA MOHAMED: ZANZIBARI DOOR MAKER
When did you start carving doors? I began woodworking when I was 11
years old. My father is a woodworker and so when I finished school I began
working in his shop. I learned from experience. I made my first door in 2003. It
was good, so I kept making more doors.
Why are you the main person in the shop who carves the doors? I like it.
After I learned how to carve I had no interest in making chairs and beds. My in-
terest was making the doors because selling a door makes more money. Every-
body in this shop needs the money, but the others are less qualified.
Who buys the doors? People who have money.
What is the price? About 400,000 shillings for a big one.
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