Old Dispensary, Stone Town

Name: Old Dispensary
Address: Stone Town, Tanzania

#7 among attractions in Stone Town

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The Old Dispensary, also known as Ithnashiri Dispensary, is a historical building in Stone Town, Zanzibar. It is located on the seafront, in Mizingani Road, halfway between the Palace Museum and the harbour. It owes its name to the fact that it served as a dispensary in the first half of the 20th century. ()

Alternative names: Completed: 1894 (130 years ago)Coordinates: 6°9'30"S, 39°11'33"E

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Old Dispensary – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: House of Wonders, Darajani Market, Forodhani Gardens, Sultan's Palace.

~1430 ftSW
Museum
House of Wonders, Stone Town
7 min walk • The House of Wonders, a grandiose edifice in the heart of Stone Town, Zanzibar, Tanzania, stands as a beacon of cultural history and architectural marvel. Officially known as Beit-al-Ajaib, this stately building was constructed in 1883 and holds the distinction of...
~1540 ftS
Shopping, Flea market, Market
Darajani Market, Stone Town
8 min walk • The Darajani Market is the main bazaar in Stone Town, Zanzibar. It is also known as Estella Market and informally as Marikiti Kuu. The market is located in Darajani Road, in the surroundings of the Anglican Cathedral of Christ.
~1930 ftSW
Garden, Park
Forodhani Gardens, Stone Town
10 min walk • The Forodhani Gardens is a small park in the historical city of Stone Town, Zanzibar, Tanzania. The gardens are located along the main seawalk of Stone Town, just in front of the most famous buildings of Stone Town, i.e. the House of Wonders and the Old Fort.
~990 ftSW
Museum
Sultan's Palace, Stone Town
5 min walk • The Sultan's Palace is one of the main historical buildings of Stone Town, Zanzibar, Tanzania. It is a 3-story building with merlon-decorated white walls, located in Mizingani Road, on the seafront, between the House of Wonders and the Old Dispensary.
0.4 miSW
Church
St. Joseph's Cathedral, Stone Town
11 min walk • The Roman Catholic cathedral of St. Joseph is one of the most important historical buildings in Stone Town, Zanzibar, as well as one of its main visitor attractions.
~1710 ftS
Historical place, Church
Christ Church, Stone Town
9 min walk • Christ Church is an Anglican cathedral in Stone Town, Zanzibar, Tanzania. It belongs to the Anglican Church of Tanzania. It is a landmark historical church, as well as one of the most prominent examples of early Christian architecture in East Africa.
~470 ftSW
Mosque
Malindi Mosque, Stone Town
3 min walk • Malindi Mosque is a mosque in Stone Town, Zanzibar, Tanzania, located near the port. It stems from the 1830s but was possible built on the site of an elder mosque that might have dated back to the 17th century or earlier.
~330 ftS
Mosque
Ijumaa Mosque, Stone Town
2 min walk • Ijumaa Mosque is a mosque in Stone Town, Zanzibar, Tanzania. The mosque was completely renovated in 1994 in the modern arabesque style.
1 miE
Lighthouse
Marubi Palace Gardens Range Rear Lighthouse, Stone Town
25 min walk • The Marubi Palace Gardens Range Rear Lighthouse is located in the Marubi Palace Gardens in Stone Town, Zanzibar, Tanzania. The lighthouse is located to support ships trying to dock at the Stone Town harbor.
~1670 ftSW
Museum, Nightlife, Bars and clubs
Old Fort, Stone Town
9 min walk • The Old Fort, also known as the Arab Fort and by other names, is a fortification located in Stone Town, the capital of Zanzibar. It is the oldest building and a major visitor attraction of Stone Town.
0.7 miSE
Neighbourhood
Michenzani, Zanzibar City
17 min walk • Michenzani is a large neighbourhood of Ng'ambo, the more modern part of Zanzibar City in Tanzania. It is located just across Creek Road, that separates the historical part of the city, Stone Town and Ng'ambo.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Old Dispensary?

Nearby attractions include Ijumaa Mosque, Stone Town (2 min walk), Malindi Mosque, Stone Town (3 min walk), Sultan's Palace, Stone Town (5 min walk), House of Wonders, Stone Town (7 min walk).

How to get to Old Dispensary by public transport?

The nearest stations to Old Dispensary:

Bus

Daladala Nungwi (6 min walk)
Kiwengwa (6 min walk)