Victoria Town Centre: Clock Tower, Market & Creole Heritage
Explore Victoria — the world's smallest capital city, a charming colonial Creole town nestled between granite mountains and the Indian Ocean with a vibrant local market
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Victoria Clock Tower
The miniature replica of London's Vauxhall Clock Tower - painted silver and standing in the center of the roundabout - has been Victoria's defining landmark since 1903
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Victoria Bazaar Market
The covered market in the center where Seychellois women sell fresh tuna, parrotfish, squid and tropical produce every morning in a riot of color and noise
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The Natural History Museum
A small but captivating museum with the skeleton of a giant tortoise, whale bones and exhibits on the Seychelles' extraordinary endemic biodiversity
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Creole Architecture Street
Victoria's older streets showcase French Creole colonial architecture — shuttered wooden houses with wraparound porches in pale pastel colors
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Hindu Temple of Victoria
The colorful Tamil Sri Navasakthi Vinayagar Temple - built by Indian laborers brought to the Seychelles - is the most photographed building in Victoria
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Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
The Catholic Cathedral overlooking Victoria's Clock Tower Square has served the French and Creole Catholic community since 1874
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