Co vidět v Bagamoyo

Bagamoyo Essentials

Bagamoyo serves as a living museum of East African history, marking the final stop of the 19th-century caravan route. This selection covers the town's evolution from a major slave trade port to the first capital of German East Africa. It includes the 1868 Catholic Mission, colonial administrative architecture like the German Boma, and the Taasisi ya Sanaa na Utamaduni Bagamoyo (TASUBA), a premier institution for traditional Tanzanian performing arts and sculpture.

Fortress/Slave Prison

19th-century stone structure originally built by Arab traders, later utilized by German colonial forces as a fortification and detention center.

Roman Catholic Museum

Housed in the original 1868 mission, this museum documents the history of the East African slave trade and the mission’s role in its abolition.

Fish Market

A bustling coastal hub where local fishermen auction the daily catch directly from traditional wooden dhows.

German Boma

An 1897 two-story colonial administrative building that served as the primary headquarters for the German East African government.

Art Market;Bagamoyo Art Market

A collection of stalls featuring regional handicrafts, including Tingatinga paintings, intricate wood carvings, and traditional fabrics.

Sokoni Market

Bagamoyo's central marketplace for fresh produce, spices, and household goods.

Cathedral

The oldest Catholic church in East Africa, constructed in the late 19th century as part of the Holy Ghost Mission.

Chuo Cha Sanaa

Also known as TASUBA, this renowned arts college hosts regular performances and exhibitions of traditional Tanzanian music, dance, and sculpture.

The Block House

A historic defensive fortification built by German colonial authorities to monitor the coastline and protect the settlement.