List of landmarks in Stone Town
Stone Town also known as Mji Mkongwe is the old part of the Zanzibar City. The Town was the capital of the Sultanate of Zanzibar and at one point the capital of the Sultanate of Muscat and Oman. The town's architecture and cultural composition is a mixture of centuries of various cultures that have inhabited the island such as the Arabs, Persians, Indias and Europeans. The site was declared a UNESCO world heritage site in 2000 and is a major tourist site in the nation of Tanzania.
Other Iconic Landmarks
| Name | Image | Description | Reference |
| Forodhani Gardens | The Gardens are located along the Stone Town Sea wall in front of the Old Fort and is a popular place for gathering come dusk. The Park quickly becomes crowded with locals and tourists trying to enjoy Zanzibari cuisine. The Park was recently rehabilitated as part of the Aga Khan Trust for Culture project. | ||
| Darajani Market | The Darajani market runs along the entire Darajani Road on the Island and is the main market for food on the Island. The Market was built in 1904 and is primarily for obtaining fresh foods, however recently many Consumer electronic shops have risen. The market still has a similar atmosphere to the Bazaars that existed on the island for centuries. | ||
| Prison Island | Prison Island used to be a prison where uncooperative or stubborn slaves were sent for treatment. The Island was in-inhabitted but later with the British arrival became a prison site to quarantine people with yellow fever. The government converted all quarantine buildings into guest houses and the island is home to Giant Aldabra tortoises, brought to the island from Seychelles. |