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Leven House

In the 19th century this building was the headquarters of the British Navy's anti-slavery campaigns in the region. It is named after a British warship. Later the building has been used by missionaries, a shipping company and as a consulate. There is a restaurant in the building.

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Drink
Jahazi Coffee House
Arabic teas and coffees served hot or cold, fresh fruit juices, snacks.
Daily 8AM-7:30PM
Eat
Forodhani Restaurant
Very nice, on the edge of the old town directly overlooking the creek
Eat
Island Dishes
Kenyan and North African cuisine. This restaurant has got good reviews for their food.
See
Old town
Along Tudor Creek north of Fort Jesus, these districts make up the original city. It is an example of typical Swahili architecture with a much more peaceful ambience than the rest of the city. Much of it has been converted into souvenir shops and restaurants and here you can find artisanal stores selling silver jewellery and small furniture. If you are afraid of getting lost among the small streets or don't want to miss anything, there are guides at the esplanade of Fort Jesus that can show you around the old town for Ksh 1000. A nice place to explore on a Sunday when much of the city is closed down.