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Nov 21, 2024

　　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 now the Roman Catholic priests' residence and a national monument.

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Kaz Zanana
Victoria
　　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' best-loved painters. It's a short uphill walk from the main downtown area. The artworks are for sale. ...
Clock Tower
Victoria
　　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 Seychelles became a Crown colony. ...
Botanical Gardens
Victoria
　　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 lining the main alley. There's also a spice grove, a pen of giant tortoises, a patch of rainforest complete with fruit bats, and a...
Sri Navasakthi Vinyagar Temple
Victoria
　　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 small Indian community and can be visited if you remove your hat and shoes. ...
Sir Selwyn Selwyn-Clarke Market
Victoria
　　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 nonetheless. Alongside fresh fruit and vegetables, stalls sell souvenirs such as local spices and herbs, as well as the usual assortment of pareos (sarongs) and...
Domus
Victoria
　　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 now the Roman Catholic priests' residence and a national monument. ...
National Museum of History
Victoria
　　Housed in Victoria's restored colonial-era Supreme Court building (1885), this terrific museum opened in late 2018. While the architecture itself is worth admiring, the museum's exhibitions are outstanding. Downstairs is an informative journey through 300 years of Seychelles history, with plenty of information to put the model ships, old cannons...
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
Victoria
　　This imposing cathedral is noteworthy for its elegant portal and colonnaded facade – the interior nave is long and airy with some stained-glass windows. The extraordinary building immediately west of the cathedral is the Domus – it's the priests' residence and a national monument. ...
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