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Balaclava ruins
Mauritius is an island formed by volcanic eruptions. Many rulers ruled Mauritius, like the French, the dutch and the British. It got independence after many wars in 1968. Due to this different ruler ship it had got many historical places. After independence Mauritius got established as a tourist attraction as it had many excellent beaches and historical monuments. One of the historical places of Mauritius is balaclava ruins.
Balaclava ruins is a historical site in Mauritius. Balaclava ruins and dutch ruins are located at vieux grand port. It has got its name balaclava as it had huge tortoise population. We can find remains of ancient forts. There are many places reflecting early settlements. There was a sea wall formed during the wars to protect the place. Tourist can see this sea wall.
A tour aux cert has a crater which is one of the main tourist attractions of Mauritius. From this crater the whole island can be seen. This is a beautiful site. There is a radar station in this area. There are many beaches in balaclava ruins and nearby areas.
There are many views about the name of the ruins some say it’s due to its black lava rock, others say its due to its Crimean famous battle. Its beauty is due to its beautiful architecture. This architecture is seen here since generations.
Main points:
- The ruins is 3 meters stretched.
- This ruins is located nearby to port Louis.
- All road sign boards are in English.
- Local population is very friendly with the tourists.
- This is historically important place.
If you like historical places, do visit balaclava. This place also has many varieties of flora and fauna,so its a good place for nature lovers.