Victoria Clock Tower

Victoria, Mahé, Seychelles

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The Victoria Clock Tower in Mahé, Seychelles, is an iconic historical landmark erected in 1903 as a memorial to Queen Victoria, who passed away in 1901. Modeled after London’s "Little Ben" near Victoria Station, the cast iron tower stands about five meters tall in the heart of Victoria city, symbolizing the colonial ties between Seychelles and the British Empire.

Originally black, it was painted silver in 1935 for King George V’s Jubilee. The clock tower has become a central hub and popular meeting point, surrounded by bustling markets, shops, and cafes, and remains a cherished symbol of Seychelles’ history and culture.Victoria Clock Tower in Mahé, Seychelles, is a historic cast-iron clock tower erected in 1903 as a memorial to Queen Victoria. It is modeled after London's "Little Ben" clock tower and stands about five meters tall in the center of Victoria.

The tower symbolizes the colonial heritage of Seychelles and remains a prominent city landmark and popular gathering spot surrounded by markets and cafes. It was originally black but was painted silver during King George V’s Jubilee in 1935, maintaining its Victorian architectural charm.