Country Kenya Time zone EAT (UTC+3) | County Mombasa County | |
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Old Town is an area of Mombasa, Kenya. Situated on the south-east side of Mombasa Island, the Old Town covers an area of 72 hectares (180 acres), and is inhabited by a mix of local, Arab, Asian, Portuguese and British settlers.
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Map of Old Town, Mombasa, Kenya
In 1997, the Old Town and Fort Jesus were submitted by the National Museums of Kenya for selection in UNESCO's list of World Heritage Sites.
Geography
The area is located to the east of Mombasa Island, adjacent to Tudor Creek.
Architecture
Buildings in the Old Town are influenced by Mombasa's trade culture, with many examples of Portuguese and Islamic architecture.
Fort Jesus
The Portuguese Fort Jesus is located in the Old Town, and is Mombasa's most popular tourist attraction.
References
Mombasa Old Town Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA