The history of Lamu in one house

Subira House in Lamu: Left, Night dining in the courtyard; and right, decorated archways leading to the indoor verandah. PHOTOS | RUPI MANGAT

Lamu, a Unesco World Heritage Site, is famous for its historical limestone Swahili houses built close together, leaving only narrow lanes between them.

The distinct Swahili architecture featuring carved wooden doors has many stories behind it.