Experts' Choice Award Old Dispensary
What the experts agree on
Zanzibar's most striking waterfront landmark features ornate carved balconies and a distinctive clock tower. Recently restored, this 19th-century former dispensary now showcases pristine architecture that draws visitors for its cake-like aesthetic
“With intricately carved wood balconies that make it resemble a wedding cake, this former dispensary shines again after being renovated by community groups.”
– Fodor's
Lonely Planet "With its peppermint-green latticework balconies and sculpted clock tower, the most attractive landmark on the waterfront is this late-19th-century charitable dispensary." Full review
