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Seychelles

Le Jardin du Roi Spice Garden is an 18th-century spice garden and restored heritage plantation on Mahé, Seychelles. It served historically as a working plantation during the colonial period to cultivate spices and fruits for local use and export, and today preserves Creole agricultural traditions and biodiversity. The site combines historical, cultural and natural value—showcasing traditional spice cultivation techniques, medicinal plants, and endemic flora while offering insight into the islands' colonial and Creole heritage.

L'Union Estate Park on La Digue is a well-preserved colonial plantation that combines natural beauty with cultural history. The estate preserves 19th-century plantation buildings, a working copra mill and vanilla plantation, and protects coastal habitats and iconic granite formations that are central to Seychelles' natural and tourism heritage.

La Plaine St. André is a historic plantation estate on Mahé that now hosts the Takamaka Rum Distillery, one of Seychelles' best-known rum producers. The site blends colonial Creole architecture and plantation-era landscapes with a modern craft-distilling operation, making it an important cultural and agro-industrial attraction that showcases local ingredients (sugarcane, spices) and Creole heritage.

The Seychelles Tea Factory is the only commercial tea processing facility in the Republic of Seychelles, located on Mahé island. It represents the islands' small-scale agricultural heritage and diversification beyond fishing and tourism. The factory processes locally grown tea leaves and supports local farmers, preserving an agricultural craft adapted to Seychelles' tropical environment.

Eden Island Marina & Boardwalk is a modern, man-made luxury marina development on the northeast coast of Mahé, Seychelles. It represents a significant example of land-reclamation urban design in the islands and functions as an important hub for yachting, tourism and upmarket residential life. The marina has helped diversify Seychelles’ tourism offering beyond beaches by creating a concentrated waterfront precinct of dining, shopping and marine services.

Mission Lodge (Venn’s Town) is a 19th-century missionary site and national heritage location on Mahé, Seychelles. It was established as a mission school and settlement for formerly enslaved people after emancipation and stands today as a reminder of the islands' colonial, religious and social history. The site combines cultural heritage (ruined school and dormitory structures) with a natural setting of endemic vegetation and panoramic views of Mahé's west coast.

Victoria Clocktower (Lorloz) is an iconic national monument and one of the most recognisable landmarks in Victoria, the capital of Seychelles. Erected in 1903 as a memorial to Queen Victoria and modeled after London’s Little Ben, the clocktower symbolizes the islands' colonial-era history and the development of Victoria as the administrative and commercial heart of Mahé. It is a focal point for local identity and civic life.

Sir Selwyn Selwyn‑Clarke Market (commonly called Victoria Market) is the main market in Victoria, the capital of the Seychelles. It is a long-standing centre of daily life and commerce on Mahé island, where fishermen, farmers and craftspeople bring fresh produce and handmade goods. The market reflects the islands’ Creole culture and colonial-era urban fabric — a lively place to see Seychellois foodways, spices, seafood trade and small-scale artisanry in an authentic setting.

The Seychelles National Museum of History serves as a central repository for the islands' cultural, colonial and natural heritage. It preserves artifacts, archival photographs, documents and interpretive displays that trace the archipelago’s settlement, Creole culture, plantation and maritime history, and the development of conservation awareness. The museum supports research, education and public understanding of Seychelles' unique island identity.

The Seychelles Natural History Museum in Victoria (Mahé) documents the islands’ unique biodiversity, geology and cultural ties to the natural environment. It preserves specimens and exhibits that explain the evolution and ecology of Seychelles’ endemic plants and animals — including the globally important Aldabra Atoll ecosystems, giant tortoises and the iconic Coco de Mer. The museum plays a role in environmental education and supports awareness of conservation issues affecting fragile island ecosystems.

Arul Mihu Navasakthi Vinayagar Temple is a prominent Hindu temple in Victoria, Mahé, Seychelles, serving the island's Tamil and Hindu community. It functions as a cultural and religious hub where traditional South Indian rituals and community gatherings are observed. While relatively modern compared with ancient temples in Asia, its importance lies in preserving Hindu traditions, promoting cultural cohesion among the local diaspora, and offering a space for regular worship and festival celebrations.

Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception is the principal Roman Catholic church in Victoria, Mahé, and the seat of the Diocese of Port Victoria. It is an important religious and community landmark dating back to the 19th century and reflects the influence of Catholic missionaries on Seychellois cultural and spiritual life. The cathedral contributes to the historical streetscape of Victoria and is closely tied to major civic and religious events on the islands.

St Paul’s Anglican Cathedral is a central place of Anglican worship in Victoria, Mahé and an important cultural landmark for the Seychellois Christian community. It serves as a focal point for religious life, community gatherings and rites of passage (baptisms, weddings, funerals) and reflects the island’s colonial-era religious heritage blended with local Creole traditions.

Notre Dame de L’Assomption Church is an important Roman Catholic parish church located in Victoria on the island of Mahé, Seychelles. It serves as a spiritual and community centre for local Catholics and is one of the island’s notable religious landmarks, reflecting the islands’ colonial-era religious heritage and continuing role of Catholicism in Seychellois culture.

Domaine de Val des Prés (Craft Village) is a community-focused craft centre that showcases Seychellois Creole culture and traditional crafts. It plays an important role in preserving artisanal skills such as weaving, wood carving, basketry and traditional textile work, and provides a space for local artisans to sell and demonstrate their work to visitors. The village helps sustain local livelihoods and gives insight into daily life and creative expression in the islands.