It's the fort of Mauritius. It was built for protection from outside enemies. But fortunately no war was fraught. Later it was treated as jail of Mauritius. The place have some very nice views of city and harbor. Vary nicely maintained. Must visit place.

Great view of city from there. This 19th-century military fortress features a walled courtyard & panoramic city views. Perched on top of the hill Petite Montague, the Citadel Fort is located at a height of 100 metres. Also known as the Adelaide Fort (named after the wife of William II, when the British held land in Port Louis), the fort offers stunning views of the harbour and the entire city of Port Louis. Constructed in the 19th century by Colonel Cunningham to protect the British Army from the enemy, the Citadel Fort has been constructed in a Moorish style, complete with horse shoe arches. The fort has been constructed using large rectangular blocks. In present times the fort has been converted into a National monument. Surrounding the fort are also the Caudan Water Front and the vast Indian Ocean. Fort Citadel remains a popular tourist destination owing to the stunning views it provides.

Good place to visit. Nothing much there but very well and beautiful maintained, many old cannons. Overall everything was perfect in Mauritius..It felt like second home and we'll surely visit again.

The Citadel of Port Louis is better known as Fort Adelaide. It is a fortification that was built from 1834 to 1840 on a hill facing the harbor. The ease with which the British captured the island of Mauritius in 1810 led the invaders to strengthen the island's defenses. The British rapidly built several forts, including Fort George, Fort Adelaide, Fort William and Fort Victoria. Only Fort Adelaide remains today. The Fort was originally built as a means to fortify the defense of Port Louis but was never used for that reason. It is now known as a famous spot for impressive views of the Capital. The Fort itself is an impressive sight. With the wall made of huge cut stones of basalt rocks, the Fort still holds some remnants from the past such as cannons. However, it’s now famous for the 360-degree view of the Capital offering a breathtaking view of the Capital from all the angles! Such as the China Town, Champ de Mars, and mountains all at one place.

Interesting spot in Port Louis Old castle in the capital city Great views on the city and the port No entry fees Worth the visit!

While not particularly impressive, this spot offers a great vantage point for capturing picturesque images of Port Louis. It's an old fort with historical significance, once used to defend against enemies and later as a prison for slaves. The view from the top at all four corners is lovely, and you won't need more than 30 minutes to explore this site.

Eine imposante Festungsanlage, von der man eine atemberaubende Aussicht hat. Es gibt sehr viele Blickwinkel, bzw. Aussichtspunkte. Der Hafen sowie das Landesinnere ist gut einsehbar. Kann mir gut vorstellen, dass von hier aus eine vorteilhafte Verteidigung stattfand. Am Eingang ist eine Tafel, auf der die Geschichte und sämtliche Informationen über das Fort Adelaide beschrieben sind. Mir hat es super gut gefallen 👍

The Fort Adelaide, built by the British between 1834 and 1840. The Fort was built to protect the Port Louis city. However fort was never used to ward off any attack or to repress any threat of revolt by French inhabitants. Now, it stands as a scenic spot for tourists to have an impressive paranomic view of the city. 24 cannons were mounted on bunkers along the façade overlooking the city and 4 on each of the other sides. From the top of the fort, you'll have a good view of the race court, the harbour, the city and sourround mountains. Lovely tourist site

It’s perfecto for beautiful views overlooking the Mauritian capital city Port Louis. I enjoyed walking up the stairs and exploring the fort. It is a quick visit for those looking to know more about the history of the British and their slavery regime practiced here at the fort. Other than that there isn’t much to do here.

Worth visiting , nicely maintained , and never attacked stands strong , with nice landscape view of port area

This is a very nice place with a 360° view of whole Mauritius from a single point. It has towns on one side and commercial area on the other side. The scenic beauty of this place is unmatchable. Wind blows at very high speeds at the top of Citadel.

The Citadel is an erstwhile fort located at one of the highest points in Port Louis and offers free entry for visitors. Due to its vantage point, it offers a panoramic view of the harbour and the central business district of Port Louis. It also houses some cannons from when it was originally built and a souvenir shop. But that's about all it offers. I would have liked more detailed information about the use of the fort and a view of the barracks from within to understand the how the soldiers lived there and how their lives were.

Definitely worth a visit, it’s free to enter and there are some nice views of the city. The views of the mountain are a bit obstructed. There is plenty of parking, but I would suggest approaching from the Champs de Mars side. The road is wider

It was a great experience to explore this place and the view of the city was worth remembering and capturing.

Loved going to visit as part of our North Tour and it was all free to view. The view's from the Fort are amazing and we would definitely recommend that you take the time to do this.

From the Citadelle, you get the best view of Port Louis 👌. This is an old fortress at the top of a hill. From this Fort, you look down at the entire region from the hills to the west to the dockyard to the east. You also can see the third oldest horse track in the world from here. At the very top of the Fort, you have an outdoor gym with a few pieces of equipment for those who use the hills as get fit routines. The Citadelle was closed and I don't think its possible to see inside it.

Historic, and interesting place, don't expect loads of tourist attractions but as a place it is a must to visit. Great views and a oversight of the whole of Port Louise

(Translated by Google) The Adelaide Fort, built by the British in 1835, is one of the historical buildings that survive the colonial period of Mauritius. The British built the Adelaide fort for stationing troops to defend against invasion from the sea. Overlooking Port Louis from the Adelaide Fort, you can see most of the buildings in the city. This building is made of rough but huge rectangular blocks that have changed color to gray-black over time. (Original) 1835年英國人建造的阿德萊德堡壘，是毛里求斯殖民地時期留存至今的歷史建築之一。當年英國人建造阿德萊德堡壘用於駐紮軍隊，以防禦來自海上的入侵。從阿德萊德堡壘上俯瞰路易港，可以看到城內的絕大多數建築。此建築是由粗糙但巨大的矩形塊，已隨著時間的推移改變顏色呈灰黑色。

Exceptional!

Beautiful view over Port Louis! A good starting point when being in the capital!

Extraordinary viewpoint over various parts of Port Louis (east & west). Would be perfectly quiet too if it wasn't for the annoying motorbikes.

Parkt man am Fuße des Berges, zum Beispiel an der Pferderennbahn, sind es nur wenige Gehminuten nach oben. Man zahlt keinen Eintritt und bekommt eine kleine Festung zu sehen. Der Ausblick jedoch ist grandios! Den Weg nach oben sollte man also machen, um das zu sehen. Für Angeber gibts sogar noch ein Outdoor-Gym 😃

Sehr schönes altes Fort. Man hat einen wunderschönen Blick auf Port Louis und die Umgebung. Der Eintritt ist frei.

The building itself is nothing to write home about, but it’s easy to reach (also free) and it probably offers the most expansive panoramic views of Port Louis from a number of lookout points.

We came here as part of a package tour. The place has history attached to it. For tourists it provides a cool view of the city from up top. I would not have visited here standalone. Nothing much to see or do. A small fort with few canons and views. The spiral staircase was cool though!!!

Personally i think this is a must visit if you're in Port Louis. The view is spectacular as you get a good look around this part of Port Louis and the entrance is still free unlike other places. During the day it was beautiful and at night you get a different quiet and peaceful feeling of Port Louis.

Citadel Fort. Picturesque view of Mauritius from the Fort. #AncientArtitecture. Highly recommended to Tourists visiting Mauritius 🇲🇺 🌴

Have a very good view of Port-Louis, the harbor and even Jinfei. When the weather is clear, you can also see 'le coin de mire'. However, the place is not well maintained and people drop their garbage everywhere

You get nice views of the city and of the harbour of Port-Louis from the top of the hill and of the various mountains surrounding the city.

Good view over the city, the port and the surrounding mountains. You can enjoy the view from the top of the building in each direction.

Well renewed and still offering a very great view of the harbour and port louis surrounding.

Awesome and fun!

Very nice view over the entire city.

Well worth a visit for views alone

Basic fort ,with an excellent view over the city . Free to get in .

Quiet and clean place. There is a wonderful panorama of the city from the top of it. Unfortunately, aside the view and some cannons there isn't much to see

Best panoramic view of the city with one aide mountain and other side port and sea

Free tour. Closes at 16.00 ! Beautiful panorama of the capital

Definitely worth visiting. Have an cinematic views where you can click awesome pictures of nature.

Nice view of the town. Take something to drink during sunny days because it gets quite hot there.

Amazing view, great scenery, nice trail, and outdoor equipments are still good.

An amazing view for the whole city of Port Luis from a historical British fort

(Translated by Google) The view is magnificent since we have the view of all of Port-Louis! The canons of the time remained almost intact. Just a shame that there is a telephone antenna next to it. (Original) La vue est magnifique puisque nous avons la vue sur tout Port-Louis ! Les canons de l'époque sont resté presque intacte. Juste dommage que il y aie une antenne téléphonique à côté.

It’s perfecto for beautiful views overlooking the Mauritian capital city Port Louis. I enjoyed walking up the stairs and exploring the fort. It is a quick visit for those looking to know more about the history of the British and their slavery regime practiced here at the fort. Other than that there isn’t much to do here.

Well preserved place from old times. If you like history then this place is for you. Stunning views from top of the fort

Worth the visit! Free entrance and amazing views of Port Louis from two sides. The old colonial city is on one side, with its grand buildings and narrow streets. The modern city is on the other side, with its skyscrapers and shopping malls. Bonus points for the art gallery, which is beautifully embedded in the Citadelle chambers, and is currently showcasing artists from Mauritius and other nearby territories.

I was there in the context of the Mauritius Arts Expo 2023 and I got to visit and admire this beautiful Fort as well as the spectacular view that it offered of Port Louis. One has got to experience this in order to know the exact feeling of that moment. It felt like a step in the past...

Nice place

(Translated by Google) Beautiful panoramic view of the city. In Port Louis. Mauricio. (Original) Bela vista panorâmica da cidade. Em Port Louis. Maurícius.

(Translated by Google) Worth seeing view of the surrounding mountains and the city of Port Louis with harbor and bay. Wonderfully accessible by rental car. (Original) Sehenswerter Blick auf die umliegenden Berge und die Stadt Port Louis mit Hafen und Bucht. Wunderbar erreichbar mit dem Mietwagen.

(Translated by Google) Nice to see for the 360 ​​degree view overlooking the capital PORT LOUIS !! (Original) Jolie à voir pour la vue à 360 degrés qui donne sur la capitale PORT LOUIS !!

(Translated by Google) Nice view of the capital (Original) Beau point de vue sur la capitale

This is a classic fort by britishers, what a view and location, must visit if get chance.

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It’s a place for people interested in history and old military fortifications. The Citadel in Port Luis was the largest military fort on Mauritius Island. A.D 1840. It dominates over the city and harbour. Altitude 224 ft a.s.l. Housed 200 soldiers and gunners. An interesting fact is that Fort Adélaide had never been used to ward off any attack. The Fort Adélaide was perfectly equipped. Stored 3 month’s stock of food, 40 000 gallons of drinking water and 280 barrels of gunpowder. It's really a lot. Currently, still in perfect condition. Nice panoramic view on Port Louis. A place worth to visit. I visited in May 2016. No hassle with car park. Gift shop. Toilets available.

Deaf Mauritian

(Translated by Google) Nice view (Original) Joli vue

Nice people. Clean place

Old French Fort . Nice place .

Nice view and all. Creepy at night due to the lack of lighting and druggies.

This is a well-preserved fort with excellent views over the town on all directions. It has a souvenir shop inside. It is free to access, though probably only interesting for maybe half an hour. It appears easy enough to park outside. There weren't any displays about its history. You can walk around the top of all the walls.

Nice old fort in Port Louis. Free Parking available at the location. Wonderful views of the capital city and the north. You get a idea of how it was to be in an 18th century fort although it was not really used for any active defense work, as per the history slab at the door.

Great view of Port Louis and not far from the centre of town.

Nice historical place. Good view of port Louis.

The Citadel is a good place to visit for some history and great views. There is an elevated platform along the walls which give you a look around all sides of Port Louis and neighbouring areas. There are several cannons dotted around the structure. Downside is there aren't that many plaques or info boards to tell you about the place.

Amazing view of the capital.

A must see. The sight was in the middle of ever and the pictures you got were great!! Had a good time :)

Historical place in mauritius to visit for..!! One f the fort built by the french along the port of louis harbour to save the island from invasion. It has a beautiful view points on both the sides. One has sea and the other side has a commercial side of the city.

Nice Place 👌

Good!

Went to see the lights. I can say that the access is very easy. And the view is more than you can hope for.

Most authentic place..

Very boring place

Overview on the capital. This historic monument fortress of past coloniser today serve as a place of tourist atttaction. The place serve also for open theatral and concert activities.

(Translated by Google) A strategic location for this citadel, which has in fact never been used. The architecture is nothing remarkable and seems closer to blockhouses (despite the start of construction in the 18th century). A panoramic view to appreciate the city in its diversity. (Original) Un emplacement stratégique pour cette citadelle, qui n’a dans les faits jamais servi. L’architecture n’a rien de remarquable et semble plus proche des blockhaus (malgré un début de construction au 18ème siècle). Une vue panoramique pour apprécier la ville dans sa diversité.

Magnificent Views over Port Louis, The old fortress offers little else though.

Beautiful adminstrative center of Mauritius

Beautiful view

(Translated by Google) Fantastic view (Original) Traumhafter Ausblick

Amazing place with commercial area on one side and town on another side.

A very ancient historical place with a very beautiful view over the city of Port Louis and also Balaclava and the surrounding area till the North.

Very beautiful place

Cool

(Translated by Google) Good all-round view (if the weather is good) and a great change to escape the crowds for a short time (Original) Guter Rundumblick (wenn das Wetter mitspielt) und eine tolle Abwechslung, um dem Menschengewusel kurzzeitig zu entfliehen

(Translated by Google) Nice scenery (Original) 風景不錯

Nice city view from citadel

You can have very beautiful views from when you are on the roof top

Historical place

If you wand to shoot with a Canon, bring your own armor. 😂