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British Residency
This large, wooden building on the eastern side of Independence Park is now the Ministry of Home Affairs.
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Erakor Island
Polynesian religious teachers arrived in 1845 and Erakor became a mission stronghold. Between 1872 and 1893 two Presbyterian missionaries, Reverend and Mrs McKenzie, lived and taught here. These days, Erakor is a lovely resort but take a quiet stroll around for a tantalising glimpse of what many other islets are like. There's a free ferry service to the island.
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French Residency
On the northern side of Independence Park, the French Residency - the white building with faded red roof - is now the Department of Foreign Affairs.
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Georges Pompidou Building
This former French hospital now houses several government departments.
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Independence Park
This large playing field with a lovely old grandstand is where the Condominium was proclaimed in 1906, with the ceremonial raising of the British and French flags. For years, daily checks ensured that the Union Jack was flying at the same height as the Tricolour - so neither was upstaged!
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Iritiki Island
This small island in the harbour is connected to the mainland by a free, 24-hour ferry. Beetle across to the great restaurant, or enjoy a beer and take in the terrific view of Vila, especially at sunset.
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Michoutouchkine & Pilioko Foundation Art Gallery
This Oceanic art gallery and artists' studio is on the way to Pango. Named after its two resident artists, Nicolai Michoutouchkine and Aloi Pilioko, it's amazingly, wildly exotic, with Pacific bric-a-brac and artefacts, including ornate carvings and masks by the master craftsmen of southern Malekula.
Read more about Michoutouchkine & Pilioko Foundation Art Gallery
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Nambawan Market & Café
Wholesome snacks, wireless internet access, ice creams, fresh-squeezed juices and a large range of handicrafts.
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National Museum of Vanuatu
The excellent National Museum of Vanuatu, in a glorious building, has a large and well-displayed selection of traditional artefacts such as tamtam (slit-gongs or slit-drums), a massive outrigger canoe, ceremonial headdresses and examples of Lapita and Wusi pottery. There are photographic displays and videos on traditional ceremonies and legends.
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Porte du Ciel
A charming little Vietnamese Roman Catholic church, designed to be semicircular in cross section.
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Sacré Coeur Cathedral
Standing proud on the main street of the French Quarter is modernistic Roman Catholic Sacré Coeur Cathedral.
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Supreme Court
The grand pink building higher up the hill from the WWI memorial. It's the former Joint Court of the Condominium.
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Vila Market
Colourful and busy, Vila Market is open round-the-clock from early Monday through to noon on Saturday. Fruit and vegetables, flowers, firewood, jewellery, woodcarvings and souvenirs are in the care of ni-Van women wearing colourful Mother Hubbard dresses.
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Waterfront
A pleasant path and grassy area follows the harbour wall behind busy Lini Hwy. No rollerbladers or skateboarders zapping past your ankles. Just a view of harbour activities and moored yachts, a kids' playground, seats and the Nambawan Market & Café.
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