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Victoria & Alfred Waterfront
14,160 reviews
#1 of 63 Sights & Landmarks in Cape Town Central
"A wonderful eclectic mix of restaurants, shopping malls, museums and historical attractions backed by the amazing backdrop that is
Table Mountain
.An absolute must-see for anyone visiting Cape Town for the first t..."
"The City Sightseeing buses stop here, harbour and Robben Island boat excursions, Aquarium, museums, art displays, statues, restaurants, malls, festival displays, drop-in workshops, boatyards, yachts and
sights
are..."
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Oranjezicht City Farm
175 reviews
#2 of 63 Sights & Landmarks in Cape Town Central
"A wonderful initiative which has spawned the successful Oranjezicht market on Saturday mornings, located at the
Waterfront
precinct."
"Also
lovely fresh flowers
."
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Flying Dutchman Funicular
267 reviews
#3 of 63 Sights & Landmarks in Cape Town Central
"At every three minutes, the "Flying Dutchman Funicular" connects "Cape Point" (lower station) to the iconic
lighthouse
(upper station) of historical "Cape of Storms" (now officially known as "Cape of Good Hope")!..."
"We rode the Funicular up and down so we had plenty of energy to
climb
up to the lighthouse up top and see all the viewpoints."
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Cape Town Stadium (Green Point Stadium)
471 reviews
#4 of 63 Sights & Landmarks in Cape Town Central
"Some of the best seats in the house were made available to us in this magnificent stadium, which is only a short (10 minute) walk from the famous V&A
Waterfront
."
"Blends into the
landscape
and behind it is the weekend market, nice place."
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Noon Day Gun
190 reviews
#5 of 63 Sights & Landmarks in Cape Town Central
"It is on
Signal Hill
with a beautiful view of the City Bowl and harbour and the guns are a great surprise and a great tradition."
"Great to learn the
history
of this ‘Noon Gun’ & what it meant to the sailors at sea!! Love learning!"
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Cape Town Ostrich Ranch
223 reviews
#6 of 63 Sights & Landmarks in Cape Town Central
"There is a lovely picnic area which is free of charge with some animals to see and then you can have a
guided tour
of the ostriches."
"Also we haunch u dear shady tree Ostrich steak and Jnr potatoes with wine delicious, also the birds in the
trees
."
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Bo-kaap
2,641 reviews
#7 of 63 Sights & Landmarks in Cape Town Central
"... got to sample some traditional food in the area, learn about the importance of freedom of religion with regard to Islam in South African history, and, of course, took great photos with the very
colorful houses
."
"We love a
stroll
around Bo-Kaap with so many colourful homes sitting under table mountain a gorgeous site to see under the stunning blue skies of Cape Town so well looked after."
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Rhodes Memorial
397 reviews
#8 of 63 Sights & Landmarks in Cape Town Central
"After a meeting in Cape Town I again visited this large historical
monument
with views of Cape Town and the Cape Flats, stretching for miles."
"The best is to explore all the paths behind the
monument
on foot or bicycle."
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Nobel Square
456 reviews
#9 of 63 Sights & Landmarks in Cape Town Central
"Perfect for a photo shoot, fantastic buzz in this area,
buskers
, dancers, interesting shops, people from all over the world, notwithstanding the picturesque scenery, boats coming to and fro."
"I loved seeing the
statues
of our noble men I admire Nelson Mandela and Bishop Desmond Tutu, taking picture with these
statues
was one of my highlights in Cape Town"
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St. George's Cathedral
312 reviews
#10 of 63 Sights & Landmarks in Cape Town Central
"You can also visit on weekdays to admire the beautiful architecture and proceed to visit
company gardens
right beside the cathedral."
"Former Archbishop Desmond Tutu was internationally known for leading an activist anti-apartheid movement from here--many recognize the Cathedral as a
symbol
of democracy."
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The Cape Wheel
1,073 reviews
#11 of 63 Sights & Landmarks in Cape Town Central
"... amazing 360 degree views over the V & A Waterfront; the Victoria & Alfred Hotel, harbour, docks and cruise terminal, Victoria Wharf shopping centre, and of course wonderful views of the iconic
Table Mountain
."
"To see Cape Town and the V & A Waterfront from a
different perspective
was fantastic, Even if you afraid of height do this,"
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Iziko Slave Lodge
409 reviews
#12 of 63 Sights & Landmarks in Cape Town Central
"There are a variety of
exhibits
including one on the discovery of the wreckage of a slave ship, and another on the importance of music and freedom songs."
"The Cape Colony was built on the backs of slaves and the Slave Lodge was where Dutch East India Company used to lock up the slaves who worked in the
Company Gardens
."
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Robben Island Museum
8,431 reviews
#13 of 63 Sights & Landmarks in Cape Town Central
"The tour is in 2 parts – the first is about an hour driving round the island – the
tour guide
was very knowledgeable and friendly and had some really insightful personal insights into the history of Robben Island..."
"Clearly the Western Cape has wonderful attractions with its fabulous countryside, beaches and coastlines, its wineries and iconic
landmarks
, but a visit to Robben Island should be made on your visit to Cape Town."
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Chavonnes Battery Museum
114 reviews
#14 of 63 Sights & Landmarks in Cape Town Central
"The very first time I ever traveled to Cape Town and I was able to explore, learn, and have some fun on the Chavonnes Battery Museum and Cape Town
Waterfront
Tour, thanks to Matthew!"
"The marvellous new museum that has been built over and around these remains, explaining and showing them off, is really
worth a visit
."
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University of Cape Town
142 reviews
#15 of 63 Sights & Landmarks in Cape Town Central
"I visited UCT many times after graduating & was as mesmerize by its
beauty
as the first time I climbed Jammie stairs, &, as I look back from the vantage place of attending two other universities & obtaining a PhD."
"The university's upper campus has a great view of the city and is filled with beautiful
architecture
."
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Cape Point Ostrich Farm
236 reviews
#16 of 63 Sights & Landmarks in Cape Town Central
"The
tour ended
with some self-service drinks and souvenirs shop."
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Castle of Good Hope
934 reviews
#17 of 63 Sights & Landmarks in Cape Town Central
"Just inside the entrance to the right sited under the
ramparts
is the café which offers an selection of eats and drinks with, crucially, shade or cover depending on the weather."
"We took a
guided tour
around which very informative and entertaining, we had a wonderful guide."
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City Hall
94 reviews
#18 of 63 Sights & Landmarks in Cape Town Central
"The
architecture
of this grand city hall is exceptional and overlooks the original parade ground square."
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Township Experience Including Lunch
48 reviews
#19 of 63 Sights & Landmarks in Cape Town Central
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Chart Farm
98 reviews
#20 of 63 Sights & Landmarks in Cape Town Central
"We also had a late lunch at their restaurant which was delicious and the views you get when sitting there of the Constansia
mountains
are breathtaking too... I'm still in smiles from the memories I made here!!!"
"I can honestly say that one gets value for your money and there are few places in Cape Town where you can sit in or outdoors, enjoying one of the most beautiful
sights
in the world over a cup of brewed coffee in t..."
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St Georges Mall
79 reviews
#21 of 63 Sights & Landmarks in Cape Town Central
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Groote Kerk
34 reviews
#22 of 63 Sights & Landmarks in Cape Town Central
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Parliament of the Republic of South Africa
64 reviews
#23 of 63 Sights & Landmarks in Cape Town Central
"The
statue
of Mr Mandela is certainly a big attraction."
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Southern Suburbs
49 reviews
#24 of 63 Sights & Landmarks in Cape Town Central
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Iziko Koopmans-De Wet House
33 reviews
#25 of 63 Sights & Landmarks in Cape Town Central
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Atlantic Rail
38 reviews
#26 of 63 Sights & Landmarks in Cape Town Central
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Iziko Bo Kaap Museum
87 reviews
#27 of 63 Sights & Landmarks in Cape Town Central
"There are companies that offer guided tours or just be brave and
stroll
through the streets of the Bo-Kaap!"
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Adderley Street
68 reviews
#28 of 63 Sights & Landmarks in Cape Town Central
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Rhodes Cottage Museum
32 reviews
#29 of 63 Sights & Landmarks in Cape Town Central
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Green Point Lighthouse
24 reviews
#30 of 63 Sights & Landmarks in Cape Town Central
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Victoria & Alfred Waterfront
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