Fremantle is one of Western Australia’s lovely towns along the Indian Ocean coast. The location provides a wealth of opportunities for recreation and activities by and in the water; eg boat trips to Rottnest Island, swimming and surfing.
Fremantle’s history is interesting, and you can see some buildings from the 19th century, where the city was founded at about the same time as the metropolitan city of Perth, which Fremantle today is the suburb and port city of. Since then the development has gone strong, but in the streets there are beautiful sights like houses from, for example, the Victorian era.
Sea life as a port city characterizes Fremantle, and you can go boating in the harbor and along the Swan River, which connects Fremantle with Perth by water. Another delightful experience is a tour with the Fremantle Tram Tour sightseeing car, passing by the most important places in the city.
On a trip to Fremantle, it is also natural to visit Perth, Western Australia’s metropolis. The skyscrapers can be seen from a long distance, and there are metropolitan activities with shopping centers, business districts and interesting museums that depict the history of the area.
Three Dutch ships had anchored up off Fremantle as early as 1696-1697. It was at Rottnest Island that they named at that occasion, just as the Dutch named the Swan River from which they had taken land recognition.
Fremantle was founded as the first town along the Swan River. It was in 1829 when Captain Charles Fremantle hoisted the flag of the United Kingdom as a sign that the area was British and that the new settlement was founded. Shortly after, the first buildings were built, among other, the Round House prison from 1830-1831, now the oldest preserved building in Western Australia.
When prisoners were sent to the colonies Fremantle and Perth to expand the settlements, the large prison, Fremantle Prison, was established. In the following decades, many new public buildings, hotels and other facilities were built, which made an ambitious port city.
In 1891 Fremantle’s port was dug deeper at the initiative of Irish engineer Charles Yelverton O’Connor. This enabled the city to be navigated by larger ships, which gave new growth to the city and to Perth, a short distance up the Swan River.
During World War II, Fremantle was established as a submarine base for the Western powers. Before the US set up bases in the Philippines, more than 150 American, British and French submarines took off from here.
In line with Perth’s growth, Fremantle also evolved through the 20th century. However, the city is much smaller than the nearby capital, and it has thus retained much of its historic center, where no high-rise buildings have been constructed.
In 1987, the prestigious sailings for America’s Cup Trophy was held in Fremantle. Thus the city was shown to the whole world. Today, this event is described at the city’s Maritime Museum which is one of the places to see when in town.
Overview of Fremantle
Fremantle is one of Western Australia’s lovely towns along the Indian Ocean coast. The location provides a wealth of opportunities for recreation and activities by and in the water; eg boat trips to Rottnest Island, swimming and surfing.
The city’s history is interesting, and you can see some buildings from the 19th century, where the city was founded at about the same time as metropolitan Perth, which it today is the suburb and port city of. Since then the development has gone strong, but in the streets there are beautiful sights like houses from, for example, the Victorian era.
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About the travel guide
The Fremantle travel guide gives you an overview of the sights and activities of the Australian city. Read about top sights and other sights, and get a tour guide with tour suggestions and detailed descriptions of all the city’s most important churches, monuments, mansions, museums, etc.
Fremantle is waiting for you, and at vamados.com you can also find cheap flights and great deals on hotels for your trip. You just select your travel dates and then you get flight and accommodation suggestions in and around the city.
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King’s Square • Fremantle Markets • Sandy beaches • Swan Valley
Overview of Fremantle
Fremantle is one of Western Australia’s lovely towns along the Indian Ocean coast. The location provides a wealth of opportunities for recreation and activities by and in the water; eg boat trips to Rottnest Island, swimming and surfing.
The city’s history is interesting, and you can see some buildings from the 19th century, where the city was founded at about the same time as metropolitan Perth, which it today is the suburb and port city of. Since then the development has gone strong, but in the streets there are beautiful sights like houses from, for example, the Victorian era.
About the upcoming Fremantle travel guide
About the travel guide
The Fremantle travel guide gives you an overview of the sights and activities of the Australian city. Read about top sights and other sights, and get a tour guide with tour suggestions and detailed descriptions of all the city’s most important churches, monuments, mansions, museums, etc.
Fremantle is waiting for you, and at vamados.com you can also find cheap flights and great deals on hotels for your trip. You just select your travel dates and then you get flight and accommodation suggestions in and around the city.
Read more about Fremantle and Australia
Buy the travel guide
Click the “Add to Cart” button to purchase the travel guide. After that you will come to the payment, where you enter the purchase and payment information. Upon payment of the travel guide, you will immediately receive a receipt with a link to download your purchase. You can download the travel guide immediately or use the download link in the email later.
Use the travel guide
When you buy the travel guide to Fremantle you get the book online so you can have it on your phone, tablet or computer – and of course you can choose to print it. Use the maps and tour suggestions and you will have a good and content-rich journey.
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