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St. Joseph's Cathedral

Stone Town
Closedvia Google
Opening hours
  • Monday: 6:00 – 7:00 AM, 8:00 AM – 12:30 PM, 3:00 – 4:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 6:00 – 7:00 AM, 8:00 AM – 12:30 PM, 3:00 – 4:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 6:00 – 7:00 AM, 8:00 AM – 12:30 PM, 3:00 – 4:00 PM
  • Thursday: 6:00 – 7:00 AM, 8:00 AM – 12:30 PM, 3:00 – 4:00 PM
  • Friday: 6:00 – 7:00 AM, 8:00 AM – 12:30 PM, 3:00 – 4:00 PM
  • Saturday: 4:00 – 6:00 PM
  • Sunday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM

A late 19th-century Roman Catholic cathedral built by French missionaries, featuring twin spires that define the skyline.

Good to know
Free entry. An active place of worship; dress respectfully.

Reviews from Google

mildred suglo3 weeks ago
It is a beautiful catholic place of worship and I went there for Pentecost Mass! It was a great experience for me. The English Mass is usually at 7am and that of Swahili at 9am local time. It is located in Stone Town.
Alfredy Jackson (Alfredy Jackson)7 years ago
It's nice view, beautiful and it's story behind this picture its so huge compare to the picture itself, a Muslim country where you see a Church and Mosque on the same street.. this is actual something to learn from. Religious, Politics or any other thing should not be the reason to divide us, or separate one another,.. We have to leave and stay together as a family, this is how we are going to build our society, economical, and social..
Ryan Jose Ruiz III8 months ago
Heritage church built in late 1800s. The entrance fee of 5 USD is over rated.
Vasyalifestyle3 years ago
One of the beautiful cathedral in the island , that has been built in colonization period, and showcasing a rich cultural and historical heritage . So photogenic area in the heart of stone town . If you want to see more content subscribe on my YouTube page @vasyalifestyle leave comments , thumbs ups and share the video with your friends and family .
Taketrip_ Zanzibar2 years ago
Among the oldest buildings in Zanzibar. The Roman Catholic cathedral of St. Joseph is one of the most important historical buildings in Stone Town, Zanzibar, as well as one of its main visitor attractions. The church is regularly used by the local Catholic community, with several masses being held each Sunday and occasionally on weekdays
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