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27: 19: 184: 68:. Entrance was subject to a fee, so that only wealthy zanzibaris could use them regularly. They were open both to men and women, but with different hours of admittance. 64:
The building had a complex structure with several rooms, including hot and cold baths, toilets, shaving areas, and a restaurant. Hot water was provided by underground
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The Baths are not working anymore, but they are open to visitors and are a major tourist attractions of Stone Town. They were restored in 2006 by volunteers from the
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Visits are limited to some areas of the original complex because part of it (e.g., the restaurant) has since been adapted for private residences.
148: 57:, and maintained this function until 1920. They are referred to as "Persian" because their construction was commissioned to 244: 50: 218: 93: 269: 254: 65: 264: 211: 58: 46:. The name Hamamni is also used to refer to the neighbourhood where the building is located. 100: 26: 195: 18: 238: 54: 183: 39: 163: 150: 124: 191: 43: 72: 25: 17: 61:
architects. The word "Hamamni" means "the place of the baths".
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Street view of location of Hamamni Persian Baths, June 2019
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The Baths were built between 1870 and 1888 for sultan
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