Port Louis is the capital city of Mauritius. Located on the
North Western coast, it is one of the liveliest places on the island. It
showcases a fusion of cultures, traditions and ways of life deriving their
roots from India, Europe, China, Africa and the Middle East.
The city is always bustling with energy: employees
travelling to their respective work locations, street vendors selling their
produce, tourists and of course, ones like me; documenting it all!
The most fascinating part of the city is that you are never
far from the mountains. So in case you ever get lost; look up, find a mountain peak
in the distance and walk towards it…you will inevitably land up in a familiar
place!
The architecture of Port Louis, just like other parts of the
island, reflects its history as a former French colony. There is a distinctive
flavour of the early French, Dutch and British colonial architectural styles. Also,
there have been influences coming in from India and Africa; which has resulted
in a unique hybrid portrayal.
There are many places to visit in and around Port Louis; the
Caudan Waterfront , Blue Penny Museum, Citadel Fort Adelaide, the Central
Market, Aapravasi Ghat, Natural History Museum, St. Louis Cathedral, China
Town, Champ de Mars (the horse racing arena), the Photographic Museum; to name
a few. And of course, if you like to engage in culinary delights, you have plenty of options for
that, too!
Next time you’re in Mauritius; do spend a day in Port Louis,
just soaking in the vibrancy of the city and the flavours of the country.
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| It was largely an overcast day; but the Sun finally made an appearance behind the mountains..!! |
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| The Port, in the distance.. |
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| The hilly streets |
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| Watching the City go by... |
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| Until next time, Port Louis...!! |
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