Housed in Victoria's restored colonial-era Supreme Court building (1885), this terrific museum opened in late 2018. While the architecture itself is worth…
Must see attractions in Victoria
- Top ChoiceNational Museum of History
- Top ChoiceSir Selwyn Selwyn-Clarke Market
No trip to Victoria would be complete without a wander through the covered market. It's small by African standards, but it's a bustling, colourful place…
- KTop ChoiceKaz Zanana
This gallery, in a traditional Creole wooden structure built in 1915 and restored in the 1980s, exhibits the work of George Camille, one of the Seychelles…
- Botanical Gardens
The manicured botanical gardens, full of streams and birdsong, are about a 10-minute walk south of the centre. Star attractions are the coco de mer palms…
- CCathedral of the Immaculate Conception
This imposing cathedral is noteworthy for its elegant portal and colonnaded facade – the interior nave is long and airy with some stained-glass windows…
- DDomus
The extravagant facade of the building immediately west of the cathedral belongs to the Domus – built in 1934 as a residence for Swiss missionaries, it's…
- CClock Tower
The focal point of the city centre is this downsized replica of the clock tower on London's Vauxhall Bridge. It was brought to Victoria in 1903 when the…
- SSri Navasakthi Vinyagar Temple
With its brightly painted decor, Victoria's small but eye-catching Hindu temple stands out among a row of nondescript buildings. It's used by the city's…
- LLiberty Monument
Unveiled in 2014 to mark 38 years of independence, this eye-catching bronze sculpture is the work of British-born Seychellois artists Tom Bowers.
- NNatural History Museum
The rather ramshackle Natural History Museum is worth a quick visit to learn about the islands' geology, fauna and flora.
- SSheikh Mohamed bin Khalifa Mosque
Tucked away from the main drag is this modern mosque, which serves Victoria's small Muslim community. It's at its busiest for Friday noon prayers.
- AAnglican Church
Taking pride of place in the centre of town is the simple Anglican church, with its renovated facade and elegant tower.