Stone town of Zanzibar is also known as mji mkongwe (Swahili for Old town),is the oldest part of Zanzibar island,the central city of Zanzibar in Tanzania  Stone town located in the western coast of Unguja, the main island of the Zanzibar Archipelago. The former capital of Zanzibar sultanate and the flourishing center of spices trade and the slave trade in the 19th century retained it's importance as the central city of Zanzibar during the period of British protectorate when Tanganyika and Zanzibar unite to form the United Republic of Tanzania, Zanzibar kept a semi-antonomous status with stone town as it's local government seat.
Stone town is prominent a historical and artistic city in east Africa,its a architecture site's most dating back to 19th century reflects the diverse influences understanding the Swahili culture, giving a unique mixture of Arab, Persian, Indian and European element's,in such reason the stone town was designeted as a UNESCO world heritage sites in the year 2000 Due to it's heritage stone town is also a significant tourist attractions in Tanzania and tourism related activities account which contribute for large part of income and economy.

THINGS TO DO IN STONE TOWN ZANZIBAR
SEE THE FORMER SLAVE MARKET
One of the best thing historical to do in Zanzibar is for many years was slaves marking as much darker side to this island history  Stone town was host to one of the worlds last market until it was shut down by the British in 1873 An Anglican church now stand's on the sites of the former market, with a memorial statue  Outside the cathedral there is an exhibition on centre that documents the history of slavery in Zanzibar Tanzania.
VISIT THE OLD FORT
The oldest building in the Stone town ,the fort located on the seafort Build in the 17th century for the aim of protect the island from the intruders or attacking Portuguese, currently the fort old is one of the main sights to see in the Stone town 

NAKUPENDA ISLAND

Nakupenda means (I love you in Swahili) and there's no dobt that you'll Fall head over for the gorgeous sandbank Beach and nature. Located on the western coast reached via small local tour boats for the moment you sink your bare feet you'll feel pure paradise and the soft,pure white sand, spend your time on this stunning Beach stretch, swimming, and sunbathing, only pausing to enjoy a fresh sea food lunch cooked up by chefs.

NUNGWI ISLAND

NUNGWI Beach on the northwest coast one of the most beautiful and  popular beach in Zanzibar. Nungwi is one of the liveliest areas on the island and the numerous Beach resort, hotels, restaurant and bar's offer's variety of night time entertainment  Nungwi coast has a fantastic Coral reef's ideal for diving and snokeering you may even be lucky enough to see dolphins, and turtle. The western nungwi beach also has some of the best  sunset's Cruise on local dhow sailing boat is must.

KENDWA BEACH, SWIMMING AND SUNSETS 

Referred to as the "little sister " of nungwi KENDWA beach is much quieter than it's siblings in the north  It's one of the few beaches in Zanzibar where the tides doesn't change, which means the clear water are perfect for swimming, snokeering and diving. Colorful starfish also call this beach home and can be found just offshore.but be sure not to pick up these creatures or disturb them in their habitat  Sunset at kendwa Beach are legendary so pick your spot on the beach the sun starts to lower .once it dips below in a new horizon ,the beach becomes alive in a new way with nightlife and relaxed beach parties.