National Museum (Peace Memorial Museum)
Home to a wealth of Zanzibar's memorabilia, the National Museum
is a great place to discover the intriguing history and culture of
the islands. With exhibits including traditional carvings and local
wildlife displays covering reptiles and birds, visitors can also
view relics from the... see full details
There are many superb white beaches, warm waters and picturesque
villages around Zanzibar ideal for those wanting to get away from
the bustling town life, particularly along the northern east coast.
Modestly veiled women make bright splashes of colour along white
sandy stretches of... see full details
Built at the turn of the 17th century on the remains of a
Portuguese church and crumbling Arab garrison, the burly Old Fort
was constructed to fend off the enterprising Portuguese seafarers
and Mazrui Arabs of Mombassa keen to gain power of the... see full details
Illuminating the lifestyle of the Sultan legacy in Zanzibar, the
Palace Museum, (originally called the Sultan's Palace), became the
official residence of the Al Busid dynasty in 1911. Built in the
1890s the extensive white building situated on harbour road with
breathtaking sea views,... see full details
Anglican Cathedral and Slave Market
The colossal Anglican Cathedral in Stone Town is located on the
grounds of the islands largest slave market, which closed down in
1873. The cathedral's altar stands on the exact location of the
former whipping post, a tree where slaves were brutalised to... see full details
House of Wonders (Beit el-Ajaib)
The first building in Zanzibar to have electricity and the first
building in East Africa to have an elevator, Beit el-Ajaib (which
translates into the House of Wonders) was the former ceremonial
palace of Sultan Barghash and was built in 1883 on the... see full details
A vibrant array of colours and spicy scents lure visitors to the
animated Central Market in Stone Town. Opened in 1904 as the
Seyyidieh Market the myriad stalls run over with tropical fruits,
exotic spices, brightly coloured khangas (worn by local women) and
rare... see full details
Old Dispensary (Aga Khan Cultural Centre)
An architectural symbol of the mixed bag of cultures evident in
Zanzibar's history, the elaborate Old Dispensary was so named
because it long housed a dispensary on the ground floor, with a
pharmacy and resident doctor. An affluent Ismaili Indian merchant,
Tharia Topan, who... see full details
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