Which are the top Cape Dutch houses and gardens to see when you go sightseeing in Cape Town? Many of the homes are open to the public as part of the wine tasting experience offered on wine farms or as restaurants and museums. The bedrock of architects' inspiration in the region, the ...
there to help the Dutch defend it. The French presence brought prosperity and gaiety to Cape Town and initiated a surge of building. The degree of local control over Cape Town’s affairs has varied considerably throughout its history. Burgher representation on the council increased to six, and...
Founded in 1685, it is the oldest wine-producing farm in South Africa. And with lovely Cape Dutch architecture, you’ll fall in love with the charms of this estate. Head to Groot Constantia for a wine tasting and tour and perhaps maybe upgrade for a chocolate and wine pairing. ...
TheOld Town Houseis another popular attraction in the museum group. It was originally built in 1755 in a Dutch-Rococo style and lies in Cape Town's hub on the west side ofGreen Market Square. Formerly Cape Town's City Hall, the Old Town House now displays a collection of pictures presen...
HOUSES CITY OFFICES AND COURT OF COMMON PLEAS. THE CELLAR WAS A CIVIL WAR PRISON. THE PARK ACCOMMODATES A UNION MEMORIAL, BANDSTAND, AND PUBLIC LIBRARY AND AT ONE TIME A FIRE STATION AND PRODUCE MART. IT HAS FOSTERED MANY ACTIVITIES THROUGH THE ...
For the most part, the Cape Malay are descendants of slaves that the Dutch brought to the Western Cape from places like Indonesia and Dutch Malacca (present-day Malaysia) in the 17th century. In addition to working the fields, those slaves also built much of Cape Town. Today, the city fe...
point. The horse sculpture is a dynamic and beautiful artpiece worth seeing in its own right. The memorial was completed in the year 1912 ten year after the end of Rhodes' life (born 1853, died 1902) View the siteGLITZYMAGAZINEfor beautiful pictures of Cape Dutch gardens....
Dutch_fem wrote a review Jul 2011Wageningen, The Netherlands Nice but overpriced We stayed for a few days at Migrante. The guesthouse was adequate but nothing special. It is nicely decorated in an eclectic style. Breakfast is ok, not particularly good. The manager didnot seem at all intereste...
Cape Town has two nicknames: 'Mother City' or 'Tavern of the Seas' The city's motto is 'Bona Spes', from the Latin meaning 'Good Hope'. The Western Cape Province can be compared in size with the size of England! The Dutch East India Company established at Table Bay the first settlem...
Petrus van der Merwe first settled on Rhebokskloof farm in 1797, when visiting the farm you can still see his initials on the distinctive Cape Dutch gable. When a South African business group bought it, they restored it beautifully and its magnificent surroundings compliment its top quality wine...