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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 […]
Liberty Monument Unveiled in June 2014, the Liberty Monument is cast in solid bronze and was designed by Tom Bowers, and it shows a man and a woman standing strong, holding the Seychelles National Flag overhead. When the statue was unveiled, the president at the time, James Michel said that it represented “the unity of […]
The first hospital constructed in Seychelles was a wooden building located in the center of the Capital Victoria (Etablissement Du Roi). It was constructed sometime in the 18th century, (after 1778) not far from what is now the old Bel Air Cemetery, up what is now called Revolution Avenue. The Hospital was relocated to a […]
Takamaka Rum Distillery, Mahé Opening Hours – Bar/Distillery/Food Truck/Museum Monday – Thursday: 10:30 AM – 4:30 PM Friday: 10:30 AM – 10:00 PM Saturday: 10:30 AM – 4:30 PM Free Entrance Distillery Tours Monday – Friday: 11:00 AM / 1:00 PM / 3:00 PM Saturday: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM Amount for Guided Rum Tasting: […]
St. Paul’s Cathedral A beautiful little church with a heroic story to tell. It might seem odd that the church was built between 2000 and 2004, but this is where the story gets interesting: it was built in the original place of the Church that was built there before. The site on which the new […]
State House Public Tours State House is offering tours to the public – Built in 1910, the State House is one of Victoria’s best-known colonial buildings. Within its grounds is the hillside grave of Jean Baptiste Quéau de Quincy, an 18th-century governor who is mostly remembered today for the legendary ease with which he surrendered […]
The Ministry of Agriculture, Climate Change, and Environment’s Department of Agriculture announced that they’re giving The Sir Selwyn Selwyn-Clarke Market also known as The Victoria Market a major facelift starting August 30th, 2024. READ MORE…. The Sir Selwyn Selwyn-Clarke Market The Sir Selwyn Selwyn-Clarke Market is a must-visit when you are in Mahe, Seychelles. […]
Where is Seychelles located? Where is Seychelles located? Seychelles is located in the Indian Ocean, the country of Seychelles is a small island nation that is bordered by Madagascar and Somalia. It is the nearest foreign city to Somalia’s capital city of Mogadishu. Seychelles lies between approximately 4ºS and 10ºS and 46ºE and 54ºE The […]
Victoria Clock Tower Victoria’s Clock Tower, also known as Lorloz, is one of the oldest and most prominent landmarks in the country of Seychelles, was first constructed in 1903 and turned 115 years old in 2018. Positioned at the junction of Independence Avenue and Francis Rachel Street, it is essentially the hub of the town. […]
Mission Lodge Seychelles Opening hours: Monday to Sunday: 09.00- 17.00 Entrance Fee: SCR 100/- for non-residents above 12 years (Visiting the trails are free for residents and non-residents below 12 years. Located just beneath the peak of Sans Soucis, Mission Lodge offers one of the most exceptional views the western coast of Mahé. Once a […]
Bel Air Cemetery The Bel Air Cemetery was the first official burial ground to be opened on Mahe Island by the French. Here you will see many important milestones, vaults, and shrines tombs of many eminent personalities. The graves of pirate Jean- Francois Hodoul and Pierre-Louis Poiret, son of Louise XVI are must watch. Counted […]
