Port of Victoria (Seychelles) industry. One of the largest bridges in Victoria was destroyed in the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake. Victoria proper is composed of parts of three Districts of Seychelles: Greater Victoria encompasses these three, and five more of the 25 Districts of Seychelles as follows: Although it is the capital of the Seychelles, Victoria on Mahe island is not a large city. It was originally settled in 1778 by the French but was eventually named after Queen Victoria. There is an old part of town with narrow streets and dilapidated colonial buildings, and a new part of the city with wider avenues
Tourist attractions in the United States Tourist attractions in the United States This is a list of the most popular individual tourist attractions in the United States, lists of tourist attractions organized by subject region, and a selection of other notable tourist attractions and destinations. In 2011, the most visited tourist attractions in the U.S. were: As of 2007, there are 2,462 registered National Historic Landmarks (NHL) recognized by the United States government. Each major US city has thousands of landmarks. For example, New York City has 23,000 landmarks designated by the Landmarks Preservation Commission. These landmarks include various individual buildings, interiors, historic districts, and scenic