A Visit to Fremantle, WA

Fremantle is a port city settled at southwest of Perth and many heritage buildings in the city are still remained until today.

Commonly, visitors who come to Fremantle will try a meal of locally and freshly caught seafood, typically 'Fish & Chips'. I tried it once with my friend Cloud at Cicerello's which is located at 44 Mews Road, Fishing Boat Harbour. We're overlooking the Fishing Boat Harbour while enjoying the meal.

 

Cicerello's  at Mews Road

 In Fremantle, South Terrace is also called 'Capuccino Strip' and it is a busy dining place. Here has a combination of restaurants, cafes and pubs. It is a great place to enjoy pizza, pasta or a cup of coffee.

Besides dining, patrons may find good shopping at some shops and Fremantle Markets. There are variety of products can be found from the market. 




Entrance of Fremantle Markets



One of the stalls selling body care products

If you like chocolate, then visit Fremantle Chocolate shop should be in your visiting list too. It's located at Atwell Arcade, Corner Market & Cantonment Streets. Many chocolate items sold in the shop are award-winning products and there's free tastings of milk, white and dark chocolate offered for all patrons. It's a great option to scout for souvenirs for friends, family or yourself. Even if you're not intend to buy any bar or box of chocolate, you may just pick from the individual unique pieces of chocolate. I tasted two of them which cost $1.50 each, not bad!

I took a free CAT bus to visit Fremantle Arts Centre and Army Museum of WA. Fremantle Art Centre is built in a historical premise but there're not too many artworks displayed in the art centre, so I didn't spend as much time as I used to spend in other art galleries throughout other cities.

Fremantle Arts Centre

1 Finnerty Street, Fremantle
9432 9555

Army Museum of WA

Artillery Barracks,
Burt Street, Fremantle
9430 2535


Just a short distance from the city centre, there's another interesting tourist attraction which made Fremantle popular and that is the Round House. The Round House was used from the year 1831 to 1886 for the purpose to hold criminal person. In fact, the building is claimed as the most historical public building in Western Australia. The building is open for public every day from 10.30am – 3.30pm and free admission.