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Mombasa is a city immersed in history and at the same time, a fascinating commercial and cosmopolitan port city. The real heart of the city is an exotic old town, among the narrow streets and Arab architecture. Here the atmosphere is always loaded with aromas of spices. Women wearing traditional Bui Bui, filled the streets and busy markets. At the docks, fish and goods from the coast arrive daily. The streets are alive with vivid colors of traditional and kikoy khanga, multi-functional strip of cloth worn by both women and men. On water edge is Fort Jesus, an impressive fortress that watches over the harbor. High towers, parapeţii and subways of this century fort XVI stood in the center of historic struggle for control of Kenya coast between the Portuguese army and the Shirazi Arabs. The war hovered over the centuries Mombasa City and Fort testifies that time. Undoubtedly, Mombasa is one of the most beautiful beaches and coral reefs in Africa. These and hotels along the coast north and south, form the ideal holiday. For this reason, Mombasa is a major tourist attraction and tourism industry in Kenya is the first place.
Mombasa is a modern city of great diversity. It is a city where everyone is welcomed and quickly absorbed into the cultural mix. Mosques, Hindu temples and Christian churches surround streets that abound all world cultures. Nightlife is very lively and is an attraction for many tourists. Along the coast are many night clubs with different themes, which address different types. Many hotels have their own entertainment events to suit those who want entertainment more quietly. The heart is most hospitals, business centers, banks, shops and markets. Also health care, financial and commercial. Being a small town, Mombasa has a system of underground movement, but you can move around using buses, or you can try "Matatu" - a truly keniană. City's main attractions are: Kizingo main residential area, office of The State House and the Mombasa Golf Club, here having its headquarters and independent school Aga Khan Academy Kibokoni, part of the old town with Swahili architecture, Ganjoni area middle class residential, Gedi Ruins and Hindu village.
Mombasa | Mombasa is a city immersed in history and at the same time, a fascinating commercial and cosmopolitan port city. The real heart of the city is an exotic old town, among the narrow streets and Arab architecture
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