Even though most people come here to Zanzibar because of the great beach holidays, there is also quite a decent number of cultural sights. So, you definitely should see Anglican Cathedral. It’s located in Stone Town on the former slave market’s territory. The building is a symbol of the island’s freedom from slavery. There is a monument to slaves next to the cathedral. It was taken from the island in the years of slavery. The sculpture depicts seven slaves with chains on their necks. The cathedral is located in Mkunazini Road
You should go shopping in Zanzibar or Stone Town. It is recommended to visit the Zanzibar shopping gallery. You will find antiques and handicrafts from all over Africa here. You can buy … Open
Zanzibar is the picturesque archipelago, the main treasure of which is unique nature and fabulously beautiful beaches. The archipelago includes the island of the same name, which has long … Open
The Old Dispensary (19th century) attracts attention of everyone who comes to the island. It’s decorated with exquisite stucco, exceptional wooden carved balconies and stained glasses which were restored according to sketches and photos. Originally, there was a pharmacy with a doctor who lived there, a hospital was on the ground floor. Today, it’s a small museum where people can see an incredible number of photos depicting the coast and a process of building’s restore. The building is located in Mizingani Road.
Most families with kids are sceptical about flying to Zanzibar Island, but actually, it’s no longer than to Phuket. On the other hand, there are no direct flights, so get yourself … Open
If you go to the palace-museum that used to belong to the Al Busid dynasty, you’ll see with your own eyes the way true sultans lived. Sultans’ personal items, pictures, paintings, clothes, and jewels are exhibited there. The snow-white building is located in Mizingani Road. The place to come to in order to find out about the locals’ life is the National Museum (Creek Road). A great diversity of pieces of national crafts, stuffed animals and birds, plants, and common Zanzibaris’, as well as sultans’ household items, are exhibited there. If you move to the garden, you can take a look at real giant turtles.
Zanzibar’s modern cuisine is spicy, with lots of spices, but not hot. Fruits, some kinds of vegetables, rice, and seafood are the base of the local diet, on the other hand, locals eat … Open
Central market is a wonderful touristic destination. It’s already 200 years old. The market is a fantastic place with an incredible atmosphere, non-stop noises and moves: exotic fruit, colourful traditional women dresses, flavouring spices, and tropical flowers. Everyone should come there at least once, find oneself a peculiar memento at least try the most fruit. The market is in Mkapa Road.
You should not miss having an excursion around little islands around Zanzibar. First of all, Mafia Island. The island is famous not only for its spice plantations but also for collar reefs. It’s the best point for diving and to swim around whale sharks. A tour to Mafia Island usually also includes a trip to the local village on Chole Island and to Juani Island’s ruins.
Stone town is the centre of life here on Zanzibar, the majority of the local population lives right here. Nationals from all over the globe belong here: Saudis, Indians, Europeans, Chinese, … Open