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Located on the outskirts of Arusha, Cultural Heritage Centre stands as Tanzania's most comprehensive cultural shopping experience, offering visitors an extraordinary collection of authentic African treasures under one magnificent roof. This unique cultural centre houses an impressive array of specialty shops including curio boutiques, a dedicated jewelry store, restaurant, bargain centre, and an outstanding commercial art gallery. Visitors can explore vast collections of ornaments, jewelry, antiques, and local crafts designed to suit every budget and taste. Cultural Heritage Centre boasts an unrivalled continental collection of precious and semi-precious stones, featuring rubies, emeralds, tsavorite, diamonds, sapphires, and opals. Their crown jewel is tanzanite – the rare blue/violet gemstone found exclusively in Tanzania, for which they've earned an international reputation. Guests can purchase loose stones, select from handmade jewelry ranges, or collaborate with skilled jewellers and designers to create personalized pieces. Experience the continent's only collection of its kind, spanning African antiques to contemporary paintings and sculptures. The breathtaking Gallery represents a remarkable feat of engineering and artistic display, featuring emerging African artists and fascinating antiques from across the continent, with expert assistants available to guide purchases.