Old Portuguese Arch — Attraction in Shangani

The Old Portuguese Arch in Stone Town, Zanzibar, stands as a subtle yet significant relic of the island’s brief Portuguese era in the 16th and 17th centuries. Located near Victoria Garden, between Vuga Road and Malindi Road, this ancient stone arch is one of the few remaining structures from Portuguese rule, offering a glimpse into a period that left minimal architectural impact on Zanzibar. The arch’s weathered facade and enduring presence provide a tangible connection to the past, inviting visitors to reflect on the layers of history that have shaped Stone Town’s unique...

Do not go out of your way to visit this. You will most likely see it while leaving Stone Town, or as you walk around the area. It is literally just an arch, with no plaque or signage that does tells you what it was for or the significance of the arch. It's beautiful, especially if you like architecture, but not something to walk across town...

Its a Portugues mark left as history, that they have ruled Zanzibar Islands for a short period in da 15 and 16 century. Its in the urban area called Vuga next to former High Court, now the Porturguese Arch is an entrance to enter the office building of Urban West Regiinal...