The most important historical symbol of the city is Fort Cornwallis. It was built in the early 19th century to protect the coast from pirates. For more than 200 years, the fort retains its majestic and impregnable appearance. During the tour, its visitors will be able to look into the most hidden corners of the defensive structure. Old prison cells, as well as barracks and warehouses, which used to store ammunition, were preserved here. On the territory of the fort, there is also the oldest Christian chapel on the island. Presently, part of the halls of the huge fort is occupied by the Military Museum.
For lovers of walks in Georgetown, one of the favorite places is the region Little India. On the central street of this district, you can see a lot of beautiful old buildings. On the first floors, there are very interesting shops. There are also many jewelry shops where you can buy gold jewelry at the most attractive prices. This area is also famous for specialized shops of tea and spices. Here you can visit several excellent restaurants of Indian cuisine.
Fans of walks in picturesque places surely will like the Botanical garden, it was founded in 1884. Now the garden area is about 29 hectares. Hundreds of plant species are represented on its territory. The picturesque garden is a favorite holiday destination for the indigenous people. Many sports grounds and cozy recreation areas are set on its territory. The main inhabitants of the botanical garden are long-tailed macaques. They are very smart, so vacationers should carefully monitor their belongings and, if possible, do not take with them valuable things and accessories. It is also worth remembering, that you cannot feed animals in the garden. A large fine is imposed for breaking this law.
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