Old Dispensary

Zahanati ya Ithnashiri

historic building in Zanzibar City

#6 in Zanzibar City / #27 in Tanzania

by Moongateclimber

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The Old Dispensary in Zanzibar City, Tanzania, is a historic building located along the waterfront in Stone Town. Constructed between 1887 and 1894, it was initially intended to serve as a charitable health clinic for the poor. The building is a fine example of late 19th-century Swahili architecture, characterized by its ornate balconies, stained glass windows, and intricate carvings.

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