Port Louis

:See also Port Louis, Falkland Islands.

Sights

The Citadel dominates the city. From there, one can observe most of the city's architecture. Port Louis is surrounded by a mountain range, called the Port-Louis Moka Range. Among it's most famous mountains are Le Pouce and Pieter Both which stand about 800 metres from sea level. Among the most popular spots of the City are the country's national derby called Champ de Mars, the Police barracks known as Les Casernes and Le Port Louis WaterFront.

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The Mauritius Institute, dedicated to the study of the island's flora and fauna, is in Port Louis. Citizens often climb up the Signaux mountain, which is a 3km track, that leads 500 metres high. From there, one can appreciates the landscape of the City.

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There are many different places to visit in Port Louis, including The Caudan Waterfront, Port Louis Bazaar and the Mauritian China town. There are also two museums to visit; Mauritius Natural History Museum and the Mauritius Stamp Museum. There is also the biggest and oldest post office in Mauritius which is found near Caudan Waterfront. Thre is also the statue of Mahé de Labourdonnais.

Related Topics:
The Caudan Waterfront - Port Louis Bazaar - Mauritian China town - Natural History Museum - Mauritius Stamp Museum

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Port Louis is the busiest city of the country. It faces heavy traffic congestion as there is only one motorway which leads in and out of the city. Busiest hours are 8am and 5pm, which roughly corresponds to the working hours for majority of enterprises. Parking is another big problem the city faces. The financial centre is also located there, with the Bank of Mauritius, the Mauritius Commercial Bank Ltd and the State Bank of Mauritius, all having their head-quarters there.

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The busiest street is probably S.S.R street, fromerly know as La Rue Desforges. It leads directly to the Municipality of Port-Louis, the Jumma Mosque and les Plaines Vertes, where majority of the Muslim reside.

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There is also a Chinese Burial ground where elaborate memorials have been erected. Dead bodies are kept in Kit Lock which is located in the Centre of the city.

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Port Louis also harbours two majors school, The Royal College Port Louis and the Loretto Convent Port Louis.

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