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4.05° S
39.66° E
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Kenya
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Fort Jesus and Mombasa Old Town, Kenya: History, Tickets

Fort Jesus is a Portuguese fort of 1593-1596 whose World Heritage buffer zone is Mombasa Old Town. What the history explains, the 2026 ticket prices, and how to walk the Old Town respectfully.

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