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THE CITADEL OR FORT ADELAIDE

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A l'arrière de Port Louis par la rue Sebastopol, Port Louis, Mauritius Show on map
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On the heights of the capital, this former 18th-century military fortress offers a beautiful panoramic view of Port Louis and its harbour

Set high up on the hillside, the citadel offers a panoramic view of Port Louis and its harbour to anyone brave enough to climb up there - it takes around 30 minutes. A former military fortress, it was built in several stages, first by the French in the 18th century, then by the English in the 19th century, who named it after the wife of William IV, King of the United Kingdom and Hanover from 1830 to 1837. Made of basalt blocks, it was designed to withstand a 3-month siege and house hundreds of soldiers. Today, it is a popular place to visit.

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mhumbert
mhumbert
Visited in september 2018
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Ce site peut permettre de faire une vue d'ensemble sur Port Louis. Le bâtiment en lui même est assez austère. A faire rapidement... entrée gratuite
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Olivtolosa
Olivtolosa
Visited in december 2016
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There is a pretty view of the city, very beautiful restoration… to make but not to last for ever there… you spend a pleasant time there to make some photos…
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jeanbart.olivier@yahoo.fr
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Visited in june 2016
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Super point de vu su r la capitale! Situé en hauteur pss très loin de champ de mars de courses hippiques de port louis . Vous pourrez prendre de très belles photos en visitant cette citadelle , avec ces magasins de lux vous pouvez vous faire également plaisir. J'ai beaucoup apprécié ce lieu rempli d'histoire!
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Toubosou
Toubosou
Visited in may 2016
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Un bel exemple de citadelle, à l'architecture austère mais efficace.
La vue sur Port Louis est bluffante, surtout si le temps est de la partie.
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