Falkland Islands
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1. 1914 Battle of the Falklands Memorial
Memorial/Monument/TombThis is a lasting tribute to the brave men who fought the battle of the Falkland Islands on December 8, 1914. During the fierce fight, five German warships were destroyed.
Ross Rd., Port Stanley, N/A Falkland Islands, FIQQ 1ZZ, Falkland Islands -
2. Christ Church Cathedral
Religious Building/Site/ShrineJust west of the Jetty Centre, the cathedral was built in 1890 and is the most southerly Anglican church in the world. Inside, the intricate stained-glass windows cast shafts of light on the well-worn wooden pews and altar. An arch of blue whale jawbones celebrates the 1933 centenary of British rule.
Ross Rd., Port Stanley, N/A Falkland Islands, FIQQ 1ZZ, Falkland Islands -
3. Falkland Islands Museum & National Trust
Museum/GalleryChock-full of memorabilia from pioneer life, whaling days, and the Falklands War, this museum also contains a reconstruction of the Globe Store—a Stanley landmark destroyed in 1982—that fills one small room. Another area is devoted to natural history, with good displays of wildlife, including the extinct Falkland fox.
Britannia House, Holdfast Rd., Port Stanley, N/A Falkland Islands, FIQQ 1ZZ, Falkland Islands500-27428Sight Details
Rate Includes: £3, Nov.–Mar., weekdays 9:30–4, weekends 2–4 (hours may be extended when cruise ships visit); Apr.–Oct., weekdays 9:30–noon, weekends 1:30–4 -
4. Government House
Government BuildingThe rambling stone buillding with a bright green iron roof is Government House. The east wing was erected in 1845.
Balcarce, Port Stanley, N/A Falkland Islands, FIQQ 1ZZ, Falkland Islands -
5. Gypsy Cove
Other AttractionTo see some Magellanic penguins, take a trip to Gypsy Cove, just 6.5 km (4 miles) north of Port Stanley. With white bands encircling black faces, these 15-inch penguins look like miniature clowns. If startled, the penguins flop on their bellies and use their flippers like whirligigs to scramble toward their burrows. If you're feeling more adventurous, you can take a guided nature walk from the wreck of the 19th-century Lady Elizabeth to Gypsy Cove and observe numerous flora and fauna on the way. Guides can be hired locally, but at busy times—when cruise ships are in port—this may be difficult, so it's better to prebook an excursion.
Port Stanley, N/A Falkland Islands, Falkland Islands -
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6. Liberation Monument
Memorial/Monument/TombThis is a moving tribute to the individuals who died during the 1982 conflict with Argentina.
Ross Rd., Port Stanley, N/A Falkland Islands, FIQQ 1ZZ, Falkland Islands -
7. Philatelic Bureau
Government BuildingWithin the post office, this is the place for avid stamp collectors, who'll find a wide selection of mint stamps and first-day covers from the Falkland Islands, South Georgia, and British Antarctic Territory. It's closed on weekends.
Ross Rd., Port Stanley, N/A Falkland Islands, FIQQ 1ZZ, Falkland Islands -
8. Victory Green
Other AttractionFarther along is Victory Green, a wide expanse of grass skirting Stanley Harbour near the Town Hall. The four cannon here are from Port Louis, the Islands' first capital. The late-19th-century Hotchkiss guns are still fired for special celebrations.
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9. Volunteer Point
Other AttractionVolunteer Point should not be missed if you have a full day on the island. The easternmost tip of East Falkland is home to a large colony of king penguins. After a rough three-hour off-road riding adventure, the moor may seem deserted until the penguins appear like a comical mirage out of synch with the surroundings. With their rotund stomachs propped on the ground, the chicks look like fuzzy, overripe pears.
N/A Falkland Islands, Falkland Islands
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