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Guide Location: Mauritius » Port Louis
Guide Type: Self-guided city tour
# of Attractions: 7
Tour Duration: 2 hour(s)
Transportation Mode: by foot
Travel Distance: 4.1 km
Guide Type: Self-guided city tour
# of Attractions: 7
Tour Duration: 2 hour(s)
Transportation Mode: by foot
Travel Distance: 4.1 km
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Author: helenp
Port Louis is a melting pot of different nationalities. There are African, Chinese, Indian and French communities all over the island. This diversity is reflected in the range of religious buildings found in the city. You will see everything from mosques to temples and cathedrals to pagodas. Take this self-guided tour to visit some of the most impressive places of worship in Port Louis.
Tour Stops and Attractions
1) Jummah Mosque
The Jummah Masjid is located on Royal Road. It was the second mosque built in the country and is described by the Ministry of Tourism as the country's most beautiful religious building. The Jummah Mosque is a striking blend of Moorish and Munhal architecture with its massive columns and imposing arches. The prayer hall of the mosque is the same vaulted hall of the old Mosquée-des-Arabes. Glass chandeliers hung from the towering ceilings for over fifty years – that is, until the advent of electricity.
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2) Markazi Mosque
The Markazi Mosque is a huge mosque located in the capital of Mauritius. It is less well known than the Jummah Mosque, so you may find it less crowded. Visit this religious building to admire its traditional Muslim architectural style. If you are not Muslim, you will not be able to explore the mosque in its entirety.
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3) Saint Louis Cathedral
Saint Louis Cathedral was founded in 1933 and is the most popular religious building on the island of Mauritius. Every week Catholic worshipers gather here to pray. Saint Louis Cathedral was built in the Gothic style and is one of the oldest churches on the island, as a church has existed at this site since 1752.
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4) Saint James Cathedral
Saint James Cathedral is situated near Saint Louis Cathedral and opened in 1850. The church's interior is composed primarily of wood. Inside you will find numerous name plates that commemorate notable Mauritian residents of the past. It has a quiet, relaxing atmosphere, making it an ideal place to pray or gather your thoughts.
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5) Chapel and Shrine of Marie Reine de la Paix
The Chapel and Shrine of Marie Reine de la Paix is situated on a hill at the outskirts of the city. This religious building is very popular not only with the locals, but also with tourists who come to admire the building's modern architecture. The chapel is surrounded by a green area from which you can enjoy a great view of Port Louis.
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6) Madurai Amen Koil Temple
The Madurai Amen Koil Temple is a Tamil temple in Port Louis. The temple has a bright exterior design that features sculptures of Tamil deities. More than 100,000 people on the island practice this religion, which is essentially a branch of Hinduism.
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7) Saint Peter Anglican Church
Saint Peter Anglican Church is a small church situated at the outskirts of Port Louis. It is tightly connected to the Church of England. Services are held here every Sunday.
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