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Seychelles’ 121-year-old Victoria Clock Tower to be fully refurbished by original manufacturer. One of the island nation’s most iconic features, a landmark among the oldest monuments in the Seychelles’ capital city of Victoria, is set to get a complete refurbishment. The Victoria Clock Tower, dating back to the British colonial era, was erected in memory of Queen […]
The Victoria Botanical Garden The Victoria Botanical Garden, located close to the capital Victoria, provides visitors with quick and easy access to nature. The most popular attraction of the beautiful garden is the giant tortoises that one can feed. Although it started as an agricultural station in 1901, by the middle of the twentieth century […]
Celebrating Constitution Day in Seychelles What is Constitution Day? Constitution Day is a public holiday in Seychelles celebrated on June 18th every year. Established to commemorate the country’s transition from a one-party socialist state to a multi-party democracy constitution in 1993. It’s a day for everyone to celebrate in Seychelles. The Constitution of Seychelles is […]
Natural History Museum in Seychelles (Currently Closed for renovations) The Seychelles Natural History Museum stands as a shining symbol of the nation’s abundant natural and historical heritage. This museum weaves a captivating narrative of Seychelles’ plant life, wildlife, geology, and anthropology, offering an immersive exploration of the island’s exceptional biodiversity. This cultural institution represents a […]
The National Museum of History of Seychelles The National Museum of History has the responsibility of acquiring, safeguarding, and presenting historical artifacts for the public’s benefit. Its exhibits showcase the rich history of Seychelles and feature ethnologically significant objects that offer a glimpse into traditions and ways of life from bygone eras. The primary mission […]
National Public Holidays in Seychelles 2024 At Inside Seychelles, you can get all your Travel Information. Here is a list of the National Public Holidays in Seychelles for the year 2024. 1st January (Monday): New Year’s Day 2nd January (Tuesday): New Year’s Day Holiday 29th March: Good Friday (Easter weekend) 30th March: Easter Saturday (Easter […]
Independence Day in Seychelles This Thursday, 29th of June Seychelles is celebrating 47 years of Independence and you are invited to join the celebrations!! We’ve gathered all the information that you will need to know for this National Day Celebration! As it is a Public Holiday, most businesses will be closed as friends and families […]
Independence Day in Seychelles – 29th June 2022 This upcoming Wednesday the 29th of June Seychelles is celebrating 46 years of Independence! We have gathered all the information that you will need to know for this National Day Celebration! On the day, friends and families gather for spirited picnics and BBQs on the beaches and […]
Seychelles has a very short human history… The history of Seychelles dates back to the fourth of the Portuguese India Armadas led by Vasco da Gama, though Seychelles was likely already known to Arab navigators and other sailors for many centuries. On 15 March 1503, the scrivener Thomé Lopes noted the sighting of an elevated island, doubtless one of the granitic islands and almost certainly Silhouette Island. […]
La Domus A magnificent and majestic building, the Domicilium is the residence of the Catholic Priests and a symbol of the early years that young Christian missionaries ventured on the shores of our regal islands to spread the gospel. Brother Gélase was a Capuchin missionary from the province of Fribourg in western Switzerland, and arrived […]
The Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee Fountain The Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee Fountain was unveiled on the 5th of January 1900 by lady Sweet-Escott, the wife of the queen’s administrator, Ernest Bickham Sweet-Escott as a celebration of Queen Victoria’s reign. The Fountain is of pure artistic value and is made of porcelain, decorated with intricate and […]
Zonm Lib – Free Man The Zonm Lib (Free Man) or also Liberation Monument represents a major political milestone in the history of Seychelles. It is a powerful symbol of the people of Seychelles who revolted against colonial oppression on June 5, 1977. The metal statue used to stand behind the People’s Stadium on 5th […]
