Stone Town, Zanzibar Zanzibar's capital, Stone Town, is a wonderful mix of African and Arabic culture, with fascinating markets in narrow winding streets where the aroma of spices fills the air.  The old slave quarters, the spice plantations and the Josine Forest are places to visit. MAP of STONE TOWN    RESTAURANTS  We recommend the following restaurants in Stone Town: Blues Restaurant La Fenice Restaurant Fisherman's Restaurant    CULTURE and PLACES OF INTEREST    CATHEDRALS, MOSQUES and TEMPLES  Anglican Cathedral Church This church was built between 1873 and 1880 on the site of the former slave market. A unique feature of the church are the panpipes erected in 1880. The panpipes were purchased in England and still work today. The altar of the Anglican Cathedral Church was erected on the slave whipping post. This is also the grave site of a bishop who died in 1882, two years after completing the church. Marble Font Erected above the Slaughter Well to symbolize the area where children were slaughtered during the slave trade. Santa Joseph's Catholic Cathedral Designed by a French architect, the foundation of the cathedral was laid in 1896 and is believed to be a copy of a church in Marseilles (France). The first mass held was the celebration of Christmas Day in 1898. Mosques and Temples There are many mosques and temples throughout Stone Town. CULTURAL CENTRE  Originally built in 1894 as the Stone Town Cultural Centre, it was later used as a dispensary. The building was renovated in the late l99Os and is one of the most beautiful buildings in Stone Town.  OLD FORT  Built by the Oman Arabs in 1710, the fort was used as a prison where executions were held. About 50% of the fort has been renovated to accommodate shops, restaurants and the amphitheatre while the other half has been preserved as a national monument.  SLAVE MARKET and MEMORIAL  There are two well preserved slave chambers: one housed 75 women and children while the other about 50 men. Slaves were kept in these chambers before being sold on the slave market. When entering the chambers, there's a sense of sadness and a search for reason, as to why such inhumane trading was ever possible. The slave trade was abolished in 1873 although illegal trading continued until about 1907.