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10 Instagram spots around Port Louis
In Mauritius’ capital, markets and street art sit close to places of worship and the waterfront. Use public paths, respect people at prayer and keep operational harbour areas outside your frame.
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Fort Adelaide
Fort Adelaide, also called La Citadelle, overlooks Port Louis. From a public viewing area inside the fort, frame the city and its surrounding hills. Stay on visitor routes and away from edges.
Search Google MapsCentral Market
The Central Market has stalls of fruit and vegetables. Ask the seller before photographing a stall, then fill the frame with a small group of produce without blocking the aisle.
Search Google MapsCaudan Waterfront
Colourful umbrellas hang over a shop-lined walkway at Le Caudan Waterfront. Photograph them from the pedestrian area and leave room for shoppers. Keep restricted harbour facilities out of the frame.
Search Google MapsChinatown murals
Chinatown has murals along its streets, including Royal Road. Choose a visible work and photograph it from the pavement, leaving the road and shop entrances clear. Murals can change.
Search Google MapsJummah Mosque
The Jummah Mosque is a place of worship in Port Louis. From the public street, compose a detail of the exterior and leave space for people entering. Ask locally before taking photographs inside.
Search Google MapsSt Louis Cathedral
St Louis Cathedral is one of the capital’s places of worship. From a public street, use a vertical frame for the façade and leave the entrance clear. Be considerate during services.
Search Google MapsBlue Penny Museum
The Blue Penny Museum at Caudan Waterfront displays maps and images of historic Port Louis. Choose a detail in an exhibition room and ask about commercial use. Admission is charged, and photography is prohibited in the stamps room.
Search Google MapsChamp de Mars
The Champ de Mars racecourse sits beneath the hills of Port Louis. On a race day, photograph the track and hills from an authorised spectator area. Check the current race calendar, admission and camera rules before visiting.
Search Google MapsKwan Tee Pagoda
Kwan Tee Pagoda in Les Salines has a colourful exterior and garden. Ask before taking a photograph on the grounds, and if permitted frame the building with the garden. Respect worshippers and avoid the port facilities.
Search Google MapsAapravasi Ghat
Aapravasi Ghat preserves remains of an immigration depot associated with indentured labour. The interpretation centre is free to enter. At this place of remembrance, ask staff in advance where photography is allowed and, if permitted, frame the stone remains without posed portraits.
Search Google MapsSources for these photo spots
- Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority, Port Louis
- Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority, La Citadelle
- Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority, Port Louis Market
- Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority, Le Caudan Waterfront
- Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority, street art in Port Louis
- Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority, Champ de Mars
- Supertote, Champ de Mars racing calendar
- Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority, Kwan Tee Pagoda
- Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority, Aapravasi Ghat
- UNESCO, Aapravasi Ghat World Heritage site
- Aapravasi Ghat Trust Fund, contact
- Blue Penny Museum, exhibitions and visitor policy
- Aapravasi Ghat Trust Fund, plan your visit