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Citadel Fort Adelaide

Port Louis, Mauritius
Ranked #11 of 15 attractions in Port Louis
3.5 of 5 stars 8 Reviews
Type: Historic Sites
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Port-Louis, Mauritius
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61 reviews 61 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 February 2012

This old Forteress have been the symbole of the colonial periode of the island. Some time ago its was used to hold concerts where some of the most popular artists have performed. Now a days it still symbolise some sort of power thought it have never seen any battle. Still it remains a unique historical building in the region. More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 February 2012

Not an interesting building. Only plus is a good view of Port Louis. More

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Mauritius
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 February 2012
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It's a bit difficult to get there, small road difficult to spot. It's a bit dangerous, specially if very late at night.... Best is to take a taxi or go with someone you trust who's used to the place. However, the view of the city is spectacular and very beautiful at night, you see the whole capital and the neighboring... More

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Stockholm, Sweden
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 January 2012
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A good view over Port Louis and the land recovered from the sea. Interesting history from the English period of Mauritius. More

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Perth Western Australia
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 December 2011
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We decided to walk to the Citadel for the views on a Sunday afternoon. The steps leading from the access road where broken and the area did not look inviting, with broken glass, rubble and rubbish lying around. Reaching the top we found the Citadel to be closed. There was a gentleman however who could open the gate for 100... More

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New Delhi, India
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 June 2011

you must visit this place for the breathtaking view of port louis.its simply amazing.the fort is not so impressive but i would suggest that you should go there for nothing but the view.the hills are on one side and the sea on the other.INCREDIBLE !! More

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Mtius
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Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 January 2012
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Vienna, Austria
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 February 2011
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