Monuments to visit South Africa

Built between 1755 and 1761 in the Cape Rococo style, the house housed the Senate, the Magistrates' Court and the police. The silver trowel used to lay the foundation stone can be seen in the museum! The Old Town House was converted into the Town Hall until it was moved to the new City Hall in 1905. It now houses a collection from the golden age of Dutch painting, from the 16th to the 17th century. In its tree-lined courtyard, there is a pleasant tea room.

This graceful building, built in 1777, is today considered to be one of the most complete examples of an 18th century bourgeois house, and is one of the few buildings from this period in the city. This is evidenced by the rococo sculptures above the doorway by the German Anton Anreith. In the past, this building was the tax centre of the VOC. Today it houses the William Fehr Collection, a South African businessman and art collector, part of which is also on display in the Castle of Good Hope.

Built in 1853, it is the oldest house in the town and has been home to the Montagu Museum for over forty-five years. In the Joubert House, one can see the memories of the family of General Joubert, hero of the Boer story, descendant of the Provençal Huguenot Pierre Joubert, as well as a very original collection of medicinal plants. This is the moment to bring all the traditional preparations of the Hottentots out of oblivion. A nice jump into history, but also the opportunity to discover the beautiful temporary exhibitions which change very regularly.

In 1708, Governor Willem Adriaan van der Stel was recalled to Holland by the Company. He didn't enjoy his "Versailles" in South Africa for very long, a residence that is now a listed monument. Vergelegen is now owned by the Anglo-American company, which has decided to revive wine production while maintaining fruit production. Taste the sublime Vergeleguen red and white blends. The octagonal garden is unique in South Africa, with its wine storehouse twisted ten meters off the ground at the top of the hill. Never seen before!