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A Visitors Guide To Cape Town South Africa

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For those people who are looking for a trip of a lifetime; consider Cape Town, South Africa. It is a truly gorgeous place and one that you will not see on an average vacation.

Think about where Cape Town is located. There is a barrier of mountains that separates Cape Town from the other parts of South Africa. It is also a city of contrasts, old oak trees, streets made from cobblestones, and buildings built in a British-Georgian style. In the valleys, grapes are grown as well as wheat and fruit.

The city has an interesting history and a wonderful blend of people both culturally and racially. If you are interested in this aspect of Cape Town you should visit the South African Museum where you will get a glimpse into the various cultures of the area. This museum is the oldest one in South Africa. You can find the South African Museum in Cape Towns Company Gardens at the top of Adderley Street. This is the place to see many exhibits depicting much of the natural and cultural history of South Africa. There is also a planetarium on the grounds.

The Companys Gardens were designed at first under the instruction of the Dutch East India Company as a way to provide a midway station for ships traveling to the East. Grapes, turnips, cabbages, grains and potatoes were planted to help alleviate health problems incurred by the sailors. You will also be able to view some of the grand buildings in the Gardens. Inside the buildings you can see museum exhibits and the Anglican St. Georges Cathedral.

In the same area is the office of South Africas State President and the Houses of Parliament. At the southernmost tip of Government Avenue is the citys best known hotel, the Mount Nelson, which sits in the shadow of Table Mountain. This hotel has a grand colonial atmosphere and still serves a delicious and elegant afternoon tea.

On Adderly Street you can walk toward the harbor and see the oldest church in South Africa, Groote Kerk. Be sure to take a look at the ornately carved pulpit. Here you can view the statues of Jan van Riebeeck and his wife, Maria. Close to these attractions is the Castle of Good Hope which is the oldest surviving intact structure in South Africa.

A special part of Cape Town is Greenmarket Square. It is a good place to shop of you like a flea market atmosphere and shopping opportunities. You can take a look at The Old Town House which is a wonderful baroque structure that was built in 1761. Here you can see the Michaelis Collection of Dutch and Flemish art. You can also shop at pawnshops and boutiques that have their businesses in very attractive Victorian buildings.

You might enjoy the museums in Cape Town. These museums have interesting and diverse displays and are operated by the Iziko Museums of Cape Town. Another possibility is to visit a group of restored houses in the area.

Visit Cape Town, South Africa for a trip you will never forget.
Thomas Smith

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If you are planning a vacation to Cape Town you can find Cape Town hotel accommodation directory at the Search South Africa Hotels website by going to http://www.searchsouthafricahotels.com/Cape-Town-1.shtml You can also find flights to Cape Town, car rentals, last minute deals and Cape Town vacation packages.

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