Obiective turistice în Port Louis

Port Louis Essentials

Port Louis, the capital of Mauritius, preserves its colonial past through the UNESCO-listed Aapravasi Ghat and the 19th-century Fort Adelaide. The city's religious heritage is represented by the Jummah Mosque and St Louis Cathedral, while the Central Market and China Town offer a look into local trade. Modern developments like the Caudan Waterfront contrast with the historic Champ de Mars, the oldest horse racing club in the Southern Hemisphere. This collection highlights the city's architectural evolution and multicultural identity.

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Aapravasi Ghat

The Immigration Depot is a building complex located in Port Louis on the Indian Ocean island of Mauritius, the first British colony to…

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Caudan Waterfront

Le Caudan Waterfront is a commercial development in Port Louis, the capital city of Mauritius.

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Central Market

The longtime centre of the local economy provides an insight to the everyday life of many locals. It offers souvenirs and local produce.

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Fort Adelaide

Also known as the Citadel, it resembles a Moorish fortress. The originally British fort offers splendid views of the city and the harbour.

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Blue Penny Museum

The Blue Penny Museum a museum dedicated to history and art of Mauritius, is situated at Caudan Waterfront in Port Louis, the capital of…

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Jummah Mosque

The Jummah Mosque formerly "Mosque of the Arabs", is a mosque in Port Louis, Mauritius dating from the 1850s.

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Champ de Mars Racecourse

The Champ de Mars Racecourse is a thoroughbred horse race track in Port Louis, Mauritius.

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Marie Reine de la Paix Chapel

The modern chapel dedicated to Marie Reine de la Paix is Port Louis' popular spot to go pray to. It has ornamental garden with scenic views.

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China Town

The fascinating bustling neighbourhood is renowned for its little family stores, shops and restaurants with oriental taste.

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St Louis Cathedral

Rebuilt in the 1930s on a site housing churches since 1736, this cathedral is the seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Port Louis. It features a colonial architectural style and serves as a major religious landmark in the city center.