Fort Adelaide

Port Louis


Fort Adelaide resembles a Moorish fortress. Built by the British, the fort sits high on the crown of a hill, offering splendid views over the city and its harbour. The old barracks have been restored and transformed into a row of intriguing boutiques – good for a few minutes of window shopping. The quickest route up is via Suffren St. Allow around 10 minutes for the climb.


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Nearby Port Louis attractions

1. St Louis Cathedral

0.26 MILES

The slightly austere St Louis Cathedral dates from 1932 and is popular with the Chinese community.

2. ICAIO

0.26 MILES

One of Mauritius' premier art institutions, this fine space is designed to increase local exposure to high-quality art, with four temporary exhibitions…

3. Plaine Verte

0.32 MILES

Located on the far side of the citadel, Plaine Verte is the Muslim quarter of the city and strongly contrasts with the glass towers in central Port Louis…

4. Champ de Mars Racecourse

0.33 MILES

This racecourse was a military training ground until the Mauritius Turf Club was founded in 1812, making it the second-oldest racecourse in the world…

5. Chinatown

0.36 MILES

The Chinese have traditionally occupied an important position in the life of Port Louis, and the area between the two 'friendship gates' on Royal St forms…

6. King Edward VII Statue

0.38 MILES

This statue of King Edward VII within the grounds of Champ de Mars Racecourse was created by sculptor Prosper d'Épinay.

7. St James Cathedral

0.4 MILES

Inaugurated in 1850, St James is the oldest Anglican church in Mauritius, and has a peaceful, wood-panelled interior with plaques commemorating local…

8. SSR Memorial Centre for Culture

0.4 MILES

This simple house museum near the Jardin Plaine Verte was home to Mauritius' father of independence, Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam, from 1935 until 1968. It's…