Mauritius Postal Museum, Port Louis

Mauritius Postal Museum, Port Louis (must see)

The Postal Museum is located near the Post Office of Mauritius. The 18th-century stone edifice housing the museum is small. It once served as a hospital, but today it is a National Heritage building. The Postal Museum's mission is to develop philately on the island and to preserve locally-made stamps, which are valued highly around the world.

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Mauritius Postal Museum on Map

Sight Name: Mauritius Postal Museum
Sight Location: Port Louis, Mauritius (See walking tours in Port Louis)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery
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Walking Tours in Port Louis, Mauritius

Create Your Own Walk in Port Louis

Create Your Own Walk in Port Louis

Creating your own self-guided walk in Port Louis is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Port Louis Introduction Walking Tour

Port Louis Introduction Walking Tour

Port Louis, the capital of Mauritius, is a major commercial port and the island's main city with a wealth of colonial past carefully preserved and reflected in the local architecture, rendering Port Louis a colorful blend of the French, Indian and African influences. To explore the city's main attractions, follow this orientation walk.

Tour Duration: 3 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 5.9 Km or 3.7 Miles