Tippu Tip's House, Historical merchant residence in Stone Town, Tanzania.
The three-story building features black and white marble steps leading to a large carved wooden door within the Shangani district of Stone Town.
The residence belonged to Hamad bin Muhammad bin Juma bin Rajab el Murjebi, known as Tippu Tip, who controlled trade networks across East Africa in the 1800s.
The architecture combines Zanzibari design elements with influences from Indian and Arab styles, reflecting the multicultural trading history of Stone Town.
Located in Suicide Alley near Africa House Hotel, the building stands approximately twenty minutes walking distance from the Old Fort and Forodhani Gardens.
The structure, now divided into residential flats, contains internal wooden staircases and balconies that demonstrate the craftsmanship of nineteenth-century Zanzibar builders.
GPS coordinates: -6.16401,39.18704
Latest update: March 4, 2025 22:43
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