Cape Town Destinations & Attractions
Cape Town is a cultural hotspot that is known for its unrivalled natural beauty. This is the capital city of the Western Cape and the legislative capital of the country, with the second-highest population in South Africa (after Johannesburg in Gauteng). It is also known as The Cape and the Mother City.
The natural and geographical beauty of Cape Town really does set it apart. It is famous all around the world for its magnificent flat-topped Table Mountain, which looms over the City Bowl protectively and characterises the entire landscape of the city and its surrounds. The mountain is flanked by Lion’s Head and Signal Hill on one side, and Devil’s Peak on the other. The top of Table Mountain is accessible by a modern rotating cable car or, for those with more energy, by a number of hiking trails.
The weather conditions and soils in and around Cape Town make for the perfect wine-making conditions. It is no wonder, then, that the region is also known as the Cape Winelands. These are home to some of the most esteemed wine labels in the world. Wine routes are a fabulous way to sample some of these and to get to see the wondrous countryside of one of South Africa’s most scenic regions.
Cape Town is also full of history, having been one of the first places occupied by French and Dutch explorers. Robben Island was the prison home of many of South Africa’s most prominent politicians (including current president, Jacob Zuma, and former president, Nelson Mandela). This makes it particularly attractive to those who have an appreciation for history and the rich cultural heritage of our precious country.
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