Victoria - the capital of the Seychelles
The capital of the Seychelles is located, of course, on an island, and on the largest in this archipelago. This is correct, since the name of the main city of the state is appropriate - Victoria, translated from Latin means «victory».
Competitors
The French were the first to explore these territories. There is a beautiful legend about fifteen brave colonists who landed in a tropical paradise, and the settlement they founded was named Port Royal. Then they were defeated by the British, renaming the settlement Port Victoria. The first part of the name of the capital indicated the main meaning - a seaport, a transit point on the route from Africa to India. The second part - Victoria - is given by the name of the great English queen, in whose honor her loyal subjects discovered new territories, named cities and mountains.
Almost like paradise
Tourists feel the pristine nature in the capital of the Seychelles at every step. Locals believe that it was on their islands that the higher powers saved a piece of the Gardens of Eden. Therefore, they seek to limit the growth of urban areas, construction in the center of Victoria is prohibited..
An even closer acquaintance with the rich exotic nature awaits the guests of the capital in the local Botanical Garden. Its zoological department will surprise even seasoned tourists. Beautiful photos of giant turtles and stories about the lives of these ancient inhabitants will brighten the memories of a vacation in the Seychelles.
Victoria landmarks
The architecture of the city is influenced by former colonists, French and British. Among the most conspicuous buildings located in the city center is Big Ben, or rather, its smaller copy..
Victoria's most famous street has a funny name - Long Pier. At one end of it is the famous clock tower (greetings from the British), at the other end is the old port, ready to reveal many of its secrets. There is also a small museum that introduces the history of the city, and its main exhibit is the so-called «possession stone». This memorial sign was once installed by the French in 1756 as confirmation that these lands are acquiring the status of French colonies..
The main attractions await tourists on the beaches. While walking in beautiful Victoria, tourists can:
- enjoy exotic shopping on the Market Street;
- learn to weave mats from palm leaves;
- admire the architecture of the Catholic cathedral and its «colleagues» - St. Paul's Anglican Cathedral.
In general, a vacation in the Seychelles and in the main city - Victoria - can give you many pleasant days.
