Citadel Fort Adelaide
Citadel Fort Adelaide
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Worldtravel1992
United Kingdom876 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
We visited here whilst on a tour and must say unless it’s included within a tour don’t bother! There are no information boards or signs to explain things about the fort, it has good views of the city but that’s it!
Fortunately as we visited here as part of a tour our guide was able to explain things about the fort but I personally still don’t think it’s worth visiting!
Fortunately as we visited here as part of a tour our guide was able to explain things about the fort but I personally still don’t think it’s worth visiting!
Written 28 October 2023
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Supriya S
Bangalore Rural District, India98 contributions
Nov 2022
Built entirely out of neat stone bricks, the hill top fort is a good way to take in panoramic views of the city.
The barracks are not used but would have been good idea to have some festivals/ some craft shops/ etc to make the place livelier.
Or some story audioguides to give a better sense of why this place is historically significant.
The barracks are not used but would have been good idea to have some festivals/ some craft shops/ etc to make the place livelier.
Or some story audioguides to give a better sense of why this place is historically significant.
Written 25 November 2022
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Andrew Goh
Singapore, Singapore7,979 contributions
Sept 2023 • Couples
While not particularly impressive, this spot offers a great vantage point for capturing picturesque images of Port Louis. It's an old fort with some historical significance, once used to defend against enemies and later as a prison for slaves. The view from the top at all four corners is lovely, and you won't need more than 30 minutes to explore this site.
Written 2 October 2023
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Nicola S
Padstow, UK27 contributions
June 2022 • Couples
A great viewpoint of the city, port and surrounding mountain-scape.
We really enjoyed taking a minute or 2 to enjoy the city in peace.
Other than the view there’s nothing else really there so definitely combine as a stop point in a day of other activities!
We really enjoyed taking a minute or 2 to enjoy the city in peace.
Other than the view there’s nothing else really there so definitely combine as a stop point in a day of other activities!
Written 12 June 2022
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aldine p
Joondalup, Australia16 contributions
Aug 2013 • Friends
For the best view of Port Louis this is the place to come to. Entry is free but there is little to read or get information on the fort. Read up on its history before you go and get the most of this wonderful structure. The guides do know a bit but you have to hunt them down and then they are willing to divulge information. The rear of the fort has been converted into tourist trap shops selling precious stones. Dont get sucked in by the prices as they are at least 40% than other places.
Written 16 August 2013
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Chinamudman
Perth Western Australia23 contributions
Nov 2011
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 rupees per person. Inside it was pretty spartan and it appeared that there was a jewelry outlet and kiosk inside which would be open at other times. The views from atop the rampart are indeed spectacular and there was also a welcome breeze to cool us down. The gent who let us in gave us a quick description of the various parts of the city as if to justify the fee to let us in. The toilet facilities were open, though the gents was very smelly but had water. My wife reported the Ladies was ok, but had no tissue or water. Maybe the situation is different during the correct opening hours.
Written 1 December 2011
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Florian254
Norddeutschland1,416 contributions
Jan 2022
The citadel itself is not that interesting with the exception that it is not good to defend the harbor but to subdue the city but it provides the best view of the city.
Written 21 February 2022
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biljanalab
Skopje, Republic of North Macedonia639 contributions
Jan 2020
citadel is great, nice and calm place, i went there from central market, is not that far, view is great from there. but it is not for walking alone, better to have some company.
Written 6 February 2020
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AndyJ77
Bratislava, Slovakia340 contributions
Nov 2019
This place is worth to visit for one main reason: it gives you perfect view on the capital city of Mauritius. P.S.: the name of the fort has nothing to do with Australia :-)
Written 24 November 2019
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meltravels852
Dubai, United Arab Emirates98 contributions
Aug 2019
This place offers a great 360 view of the capital. Started our north island tour with this and it was a great start. Our driver came with us and gave us a bit of information about the key spots around that area visible from the view deck, the surrounding mountains, the port, and a bit of the history of the fort.
Wouldn't really require much of your time, plus it's nearby other areas like the Caudan Waterfront and the Central Market, so it's really worth stopping by. Try to avoid Saturdays though cause there are a lot of people due to the horse races, not unless you want to see that. :))
You can contact Stephan at (+230) 5 894 39 23 for Taxi Service. Really great guy, the tour is worth your time and money.
Wouldn't really require much of your time, plus it's nearby other areas like the Caudan Waterfront and the Central Market, so it's really worth stopping by. Try to avoid Saturdays though cause there are a lot of people due to the horse races, not unless you want to see that. :))
You can contact Stephan at (+230) 5 894 39 23 for Taxi Service. Really great guy, the tour is worth your time and money.
Written 31 August 2019
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Are there any toilets here, and is the fort always open or just during certain hours/days?
Written 17 August 2017
No toilets uphill. It is an open space without any restricted timing.
Written 19 August 2017
vinaydou111
Port Louis District
Is there any entrance fees to be paid to go visit the fortress inside, for locals and foreigners..???
Written 4 August 2017
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