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St Joseph's Cathedral

Tourist attraction Church Catholic cathedral

👍👍 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 sep... People often mention Zanzibar, beautiful, church, Catholic, building, Mass, mass, cathedral, historical, Church,


Address

R5PQ+VF9, Cathedral St, Zanzibar, Tanzania

Contact

+255 779 331 122

Rating on Google Maps

4.40 (265 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Wednesday: 6 to 7 AM, 8 AM to 12:30 PM, 3 to 4 PM
  • Thursday: 6 to 7 AM, 8 AM to 12:30 PM, 3 to 4 PM
  • Friday: 6 to 7 AM, 8 AM to 12:30 PM, 3 to 4 PM
  • Saturday: 4 to 6 PM
  • Sunday: 7 AM to 6 PM
  • Monday: 6 to 7 AM, 8 AM to 12:30 PM, 3 to 4 PM
  • Tuesday: 6 to 7 AM, 8 AM to 12:30 PM, 3 to 4 PM

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  • 5/5 Alfredy Jackson (Alfredy J. 4 years ago on Google • 50 reviews
    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..
    7 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Michael Karau M. 2 years ago on Google • 203 reviews
    Just visit, and try as much as possible attending one of the scheduled masses. You will never regret. The fact that the church serves the minority Catholic christians who are in Zanzibar plus foreigners, mostly tourists and expatriates. This church, which is also the Cathedral, is sandwiched in Old Zanzibar town, which is said to host more than 100 mosques in just 2 square kilometres area. Both Christians and Muslims live peacefully as brothers and sisters. I attended one of their Eucarist Mass on Thursday evening, I felt blessed.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Vasyalifestyle 1 year ago on Google • 114 reviews
    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 .
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kin J. 3 months ago on Google • 568 reviews New
    Although the "coat" of the ancient church is very dilapidated, its charm has not diminished at all! Going to Mass at 10am on Sunday was also very impressive

  • 5/5 EMMANUEL EDWARD (. 4 years ago on Google • 41 reviews
    This is one of the houses of worship that makes us remember to pray and any of these places gives us real faith when we meet for prayer, even though prayer is everywhere.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 ASA A. 4 years ago on Google
    This is historical building more than a century, it is worshipping place. It is worpping place, still they welcome you at anytime the building is cool and designed by French, it's architecture is amazing. Also located just beside the big mosque. Possible both building are 100 years old. They conduct mass everyday from 06h00-07h00 only Sunday they conduct from 07h00-09h00 and again from 09h00-12h00. The place is a safe and quiet ☺️
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Karen M. 5 months ago on Google • 247 reviews
    UNESCO. November 2023- daily mass (Monday-Saturday) 6am in English 6:30am in Swahili Sunday mass: 7am in English 9, 11:15, 4:30 in Swahili Roman Catholic
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Monika K. 2 months ago on Google • 259 reviews New
    😇🙏❤

  • 5/5 Taketrip_ Z. 2 months ago on Google • 9 reviews New
    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
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Louis B. 6 months ago on Google • 8 reviews
    Iconic and historic landmark in Stonetown, Zanzibar. One of the first ever Catholic churches built in East Africa.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Jonathan Santino Yohann Venegas (. 2 years ago on Google
    You can’t enter but from outside looks good, very old. It’s ok if you’re walking in stone town.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Peter M. 5 years ago on Google
    I love this beautiful and historical Holy Place of Roman Catholic Church in East Africa.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Veronica Abel M. 1 year ago on Google
    Mass routine 6 Am Morning mass Monday- Friday Adoration 5 Pm - Thursday Confession- Saturday (ask nuns or Parish workers) SUNDAY 7 Am First Mass 9 AM second Mass
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 LEVINA M. 5 years ago on Google
    My Christmas was more blessed after attending the Holly Mass from this Historical Church.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lucas A. 3 months ago on Google • 92 reviews New
    Historical church in stone town zanzibar.

  • 4/5 Paresh S. 3 months ago on Google • 64 reviews New
    The first Roman Catholic Church built between 1893-1898. It is still active and holds services in both Kiswahili and English

  • 5/5 xc l. 1 month ago on Google • 19 reviews New
    Amazing place. It's So pretty.

  • 5/5 Charles N. 2 months ago on Google • 12 reviews New
    One of the oldest structures in Stonetown Zanzibar constructed by french missionaries around 1863

  • 4/5 Marcos L. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice cathedral that stands above the narrow streets of Stone Town, which causes a rather peculiar effect. In spite of its greatness it is difficult to find; you have to find the right alley. (Original) Bonita catedral que se alza por encima de las calles estrechas de Stone Town, lo cual provoca un efecto bastante peculiar. A pesar de su grandeza cuesta de encontrar; hay que dar con el callejón correcto.

  • 4/5 Yussuf Y. 4 years ago on Google
    Among the oldest churches Zanzibar, very well known for tourism. As it is loaded with history far back 18 century.

  • 4/5 Sarah J. 4 years ago on Google
    Historical place

  • 5/5 Muntaseer D. 4 years ago on Google
    Loved the place

  • 5/5 Benson K. 4 years ago on Google
    One of the old historical heritage building which is still functional. It's among early chapel ever built by colonists, as it is a Catholic premise. Here it was a mass of 50th jubilee of Nun/Sista Gemma.

  • 5/5 Josh Swahili t. 4 years ago on Google
    Just good for passing and see the old church and it's structure.

  • 5/5 Alexandra D. 2 years ago on Google
    This cathedral is impressive. With a roman design, this cathedral is very different from all other cathedrals in Stone Town

  • 3/5 Jeannire R. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Outside it is beautiful, when we went it was closed because it only opens during Mass (Original) Por fuera es hermosa, cuando fuimos estaba cerrada pues solo abre en horario de misa

  • 5/5 godfrey d. 1 year ago on Google
    Wonderful to attend a mass there

  • 4/5 Hansjunior A. 3 years ago on Google
    It's a good place

  • 5/5 Fahd Nait A. 6 years ago on Google
    Nice cathedral and open for public. Make sure you get a guide to get all the history and background stories

  • 5/5 Matthias Johannes K. 4 years ago on Google
    Next to rhe former Slave Market

  • 4/5 Eric C. 4 years ago on Google
    Its so social and has a wide parking area

  • 5/5 sevent cent l. 1 year ago on Google
    For all catholic in zanzibar even visitor or tourist you are welcome because is a peace place and also historical place so welcome for any budy

  • 4/5 Kanana K. 1 year ago on Google
    Interesting history Magnificent architecture

  • 5/5 Saleh A. 4 years ago on Google
    The population of Zanzibar is 99 percent Muslim, but this St Joseph's Cathedral gives a different perception in a history of Zanzibar, since this church was built between 1893-1898 has a very significant impact to the people of Zanzibar, Christianity has became undeniable faith in the middle of Zanzibar which is 99% Muslim...

  • 4/5 Bogumiła P. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice place

  • 5/5 Anjela M. 3 years ago on Google
    Good

  • 5/5 Yustine B. 4 years ago on Google
    Place of worship for Roman Catholic faithfuls. Tourist attraction

  • 5/5 John N. 4 years ago on Google
    Mass 6am Mon-Friday. Was lucky to find confession Thursday evening.

  • 5/5 A P. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It's a very beautiful building, it's a pity that there is such a dense building around, it is simply impossible to move away and admire it from the side, I think it is very cool to live in a hotel with a view of it, but in general these streets around it give some charm to this place. The central entrance is closed, tourists can see that they do not enter, there is an entrance that is invisible to their (Original) Очень красивое здание, жалко что такая плотная застройка вокруг, просто невозможно отойти и полюбоваться на него со стороны, вот в отеле жить с видом на него думаю очень круто, а вообще эти улочки вокруг него предают какой-то шарм этому месту. Вход центральный закрыт, туристы видно чтобы не входили, есть вход незаметный для своих

  • 5/5 Jackson M. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice choir and great arrangement for Christmas celebration mass

  • 5/5 petervillain 3 years ago on Google
    Nice View

  • 1/5 Afred M. 3 years ago on Google
    Freshiii

  • 3/5 Ahmad O. 3 years ago on Google
    ⛪🛐

  • 3/5 Martin B. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very beautiful church on a 98% Muslim island. Here the religions mix without worry (Original) Très belle église sur une île à 98% musulmane. Ici les religion s se côtoient sans soucis

  • 5/5 Abdullraheem M. 3 years ago on Google
    That my street

  • 5/5 T H. 3 years ago on Google
    nice

  • 3/5 Adrià 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Part of the historical framework of slavery and its marketing on the island. Pretty hard, see in the conditions that they had them. (Original) Parte del marco histórico de la esclavitud y su mercadeo en la isla. Bastante duro, ver en las condiciones que los tenían.

  • 5/5 Emma K. 4 years ago on Google
    A place not to miss while at Zanzibar

  • 5/5 Augustine M. 4 years ago on Google
    It's located on the Ocean View, easily accessible by all means of transportation, road and water, the architecture of the church building is magnificent and ancient, if you are a Catholic believer, it offers a serene environment for prayers and meditation, all catholic religious services can be got from there.

  • 4/5 Ahlam H. 4 years ago on Google
    The history is great..

  • 2/5 Corinne J. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Egluse Closed (Original) Egluse Fermée

  • 4/5 hamed m. 4 years ago on Google
    Historical

  • 5/5 Danilo M. 4 years ago on Google
    Simply beautiful.

  • 4/5 Brenda M. 4 years ago on Google
    Unfortunately it’s hard to know when and how to get into this place. The people around also didn’t help much. But it looks beautiful from the outside.

  • 5/5 Jonas V. 4 years ago on Google
    very amazing

  • 5/5 peter c. 4 years ago on Google
    Church

  • 4/5 mohd awadh a. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice Church more colouring

  • 5/5 Zbigniew B. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A beautiful colonial building. Stone town (Original) Piękna kolonialna budowla. Stone Town

  • 5/5 Pete B. 4 years ago on Google
    Beautiful building and welcoming... English spoken mass at 07:00 each Sunday.

  • 4/5 Neil P. 4 years ago on Google
    Beautiful church with superb stained glass windows. The priests were very kind to open the doors of the cathedral to allow us to go in & visit. Very serene & wonderful...

  • 3/5 SA.Nassor 4 years ago on Google
    In znz

  • 5/5 dickson m. 4 years ago on Google
    beautiful place to pray


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