About Lamu Fort

Other, Unclassified Objects, Interesting Places, Historic Object

Lamu Fort is a fortress in the town of Lamu in northeastern Kenya. Originally situated on the waterfront, the fort today it is located in a central position in the town, about 70 metres (230 ft) from the main jetty on the shore.

Lamu Fort was built between 1813 and 1821 with Omani assistance. Initially it provided a base from which the Omanis consolidated their control of the East African coast but the town later lost its economic importance. During the British colonial period, and after the independence of Kenya, the fort was used as a prison. Today it houses an environmental museum and library, and is often used for community events.

Source From: Wikipedia

Lamu, Kenya

Nearest places in Lamu Fort

Lamu

Historical Places, Historic, Interesting Places, Historic Settlements

Gede, Kenya

Historical Places, Historic, Interesting Places, Historic Settlements

Ruins of Gedi

Historic, Museums, Archaeology, Cultural, Interesting Places, Other Museums, Other Archaeological Sites

Kaya (Mijikenda)

Interesting Places, Natural, Nature Reserves, Other Nature Conservation Areas

Mombasa Old Town

Historic, Historical Places, Interesting Places, Historic Settlements

Fort Jesus

Fortifications, Historic, Museums, Urban Environment, Natural, Nature Reserves, Other Museums, Other Fortifications, National Parks, Gardens And Parks, Cultural, Interesting Places

Holy Ghost Cathedral, Mombasa

Religion, Churches, Cathedrals, Interesting Places, Catholic Churches

Tsavo East National Park

Gardens And Parks, Urban Environment, Cultural, Interesting Places, Natural, Nature Reserves, National Parks

Amboni Caves

Interesting Places, Natural, Geological Formations, Caves

Kilimanjaro National Park

Gardens And Parks, Urban Environment, Cultural, Interesting Places, Natural, Nature Reserves, National Parks

Mount Kenya National Park

Gardens And Parks, Cultural, Urban Environment, Interesting Places, Natural, Nature Reserves, National Parks

Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park

Gardens And Parks, Urban Environment, Cultural, Interesting Places, Natural, Nature Reserves, National Parks

Old Dispensary (Zanzibar)

Historic Architecture, Architecture, Interesting Places, Other Buildings And Structures

Old Fort of Zanzibar

Fortifications, Historic, Museums, Cultural, Interesting Places, Other Museums, Other Fortifications

Stone Town

Historical Places, Historic, Interesting Places, Historic Settlements

Tumba de Baden-Powell

Historic, Monuments And Memorials, Burial Places, Interesting Places, Other Burial Places, Monuments

Mau-Mau Cave

Other, Unclassified Objects, Interesting Places, Historic Object

Olorgesailie

Historic, Archaeology, Interesting Places, Other Archaeological Sites

Aberdare Range

Other, Unclassified Objects, Interesting Places, Historic Object

Hell's Gate National Park

Gardens And Parks, Urban Environment, Cultural, Interesting Places, Natural, Nature Reserves, National Parks

Lake Naivasha

Interesting Places, Natural, Water, Other Lakes

Lake Natron

Interesting Places, Natural, Salt Lakes, Water, Nature Reserves, Aquatic Protected Areas

Engaruka

Historic, Archaeology, Interesting Places, Other Archaeological Sites

Lake Elmenteita

Water, Interesting Places, Natural, Other Lakes

Hifadhi ya Taifa ya Ziwa Nakuru

Gardens And Parks, Urban Environment, Cultural, Interesting Places, Natural, Nature Reserves, National Parks

Lake Nakuru

Water, Interesting Places, Natural, Other Lakes

Hyrax Hill Prehistoric Site and Museum

Museums, Cultural, Interesting Places, Other Museums

Great Rift Valley, Kenya

Interesting Places, Natural, Nature Reserves, Other Nature Conservation Areas

Lake Bogoria National Reserve

Interesting Places, Natural, Nature Reserves, Other Nature Conservation Areas

Lake Bogoria

Water, Interesting Places, Natural, Other Lakes