Old photos of Zanzibar City (Stone Town)
28 photographs of Zanzibar City (Stone Town), from 1900 to 2023 — each pinned to the exact place it was taken.
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What the photos show
The 28 photographs of Zanzibar City (Stone Town) on PlaceWas span 4 decades, from 1900 to 2023. 11 of them were taken before 1980; the other 17 are recent views of the same streets and landmarks.6 spots were photographed more than once, so you can compare the same street, square or building across the years.28 of the photos carry a written caption explaining what is in the frame. Every picture is pinned to the place it was taken, so the map below shows where the photographers stood.
Places in Zanzibar City (Stone Town) through time
Spots photographed more than once — compare the same place across the years.
Stories from Zanzibar City (Stone Town)
What contributors wrote about these photographs.
1900s · 4 photos
1960s · 7 photos
2010s · 5 photos
2020s · 12 photos
