Discover Victoria

If you’re looking for a hotel in Victoria, your cultural interests can be a useful starting point when choosing a destination. The city offers a range of themes: museum exhibitions and educational programmes, changing art displays, ceramics, and historic buildings and memorial sites. These destinations each have a different focus and can help you explore Victoria through the themes you’d like to include in your trip.

Art, Exhibitions and Ceramics

A museum in Victoria combines exhibitions with educational programmes designed to engage public interest. In 1967, the museum was considered one of Victoria’s most important attractions for foreign visitors, local residents and, in particular, students. This assessment belongs to its time and describes the museum’s significance then.

The Seychelles National Gallery on Rue de la Possession presents changing exhibitions of contemporary and traditional Seychellois art. A visit to Seyramics Studio introduces ceramic artist Zara Albert and the beginnings of her locally made ceramics. The gallery is shaped by its changing art exhibitions, Seyramics Studio by Zara Albert and the beginnings of local ceramics, while educational programmes are also among the museum’s main activities.

Landmarks and City History

Victoria’s clock tower was erected in memory of Queen Victoria. The Victoria Market was built in 1840 and most recently renovated in 1999. The historical references differ: the clock tower’s purpose is specified, while the market’s construction year and renovation are the focus. Kenwyn House is located in Victoria on Francis Rachel Street.

English River as a Regional Context

Victoria lies mostly in English River. In the wider destination of English River, La Bastille Building is listed as a national heritage site. The 2018 Tourism Plan also includes La Bastille among the Seychelles’ cultural attractions marketed under the “Patrimwann” brand. The building was constructed by Ange Pilleron in the early 1930s. Its construction was intended to reflect the great wealth of the Pilleron family. La Bastille thus brings together heritage status and historical details about its construction and design intent.

The National Museum of History in Victoria collects, preserves and displays historical artefacts. Its exhibitions illustrate the history of the Seychelles and feature ethnological objects relating to the traditions and ways of life of earlier times. The focus is therefore on both the history of the Seychelles and insights into past traditions and ways of life. If you’re planning a visit, check the current opening hours in advance.

A Nearby Destination

The National Botanical Garden is located in Mont Fleuri, near Victoria. Visitors can feed giant tortoises there. If you’re looking for a specific animal-related activity, this garden differs from Victoria’s exhibitions and historical attractions: the focus is on feeding the giant tortoises.

Discover more destinations: Moyenne, Mont Fleuri.

Go to the overview of the wider destination: Mont Fleuri.