Things to see and do Capetown

Built in 1871 at the corner of Burg Street and Long Street, this church was decorated in a Gothic Revival style that looks like it came out of Gotham City, you know, the dark city in Batman. It really contrasts with the rest of Green Market Square, white, colorful and cheerful! At the beginning of the 19th century, when Methodism came to South Africa, a movement that originated from Protestantism, the church was used as a school and then as a base for activists opposed to apartheid.

Its construction began in 1904, but was delayed by the Anglo-Boer War. The chapel was only started in 1908 and the transept was completed in 1936. The cathedral is not of great architectural interest, but note as you enter that Christ is black! Its historical interest: the first black Anglican Archbishop was ordained there in 1986, Desmond Tutu, Nobel Peace Prize 1984, President of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission in 1996. It was from there again that he organized a mass demonstration of civil disobedience by 30,000 people on Grand Parade in 1989.

You probably did not come to Cape Town to tour the factories! But Koeberg has a little perfume of scandal that excites curiosity. By building these facilities in 1976, would the French companies Alstom and Framatome have contributed to the development of military nuclear power in South Africa? Was there actually in 1981 a secret contract that provides for Framatome's delivery of enriched uranium valued at $ 250 million? Today, Koeberg, the only nuclear power station in Africa, rotates like a clock (atomic) and it is… Electricité de France that monitors security! How diable the Greenpeace commando did to hang a band on the reactor at the Earth Summit in August 2002. You can walk through the wilderness reserve and take a look at the Visitors Centre to learn that Koeberg provides 6,5% of the country's energy needs.

The very informative road notebook of Vincent Garrigues.

Julie has been accredited as a guide in Cape Town: the city centre, Franschoek, Stellenbosch, Constantia, Camps Bay, Muizenberg Beach... The city, the beach, the vineyards or the mountains: Cape Town and its region have no more secrets for Julie For a few hours or for the whole day, let yourself be guided. Her speech will take you through history and anecdotes, with an almost theatrical sense of humour and enthusiasm. Specialized in families, she knows the best places to travel with your children. Julie won us over.

Cape Town is a dynamic, cosmopolitan city with many opportunities for guided tours. The Cape Town Partnership offers guided tours to discover the city's different neighborhoods and learn more about its history and culture. Their website provides all the information you need to book a tour. Whether you want to explore the bustling streets of the city center, discover the beautiful beaches of the Atlantic coast or visit the surrounding vineyards, the Cape Town Partnership has a tour to suit your interests.

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 1801 theatre was sold to the Dutch Protestant church in 1839 and became a place of worship, exchange, school for young people and a community centre for slaves. The church was attended by Christians as well as Muslims from Bo Kaap and District Six. The cellars of the church were rented to wine merchants. The graffiti reads: "There is a spirit above and a spirit below, the spirit above is that of happiness, the spirit below is that of unhappiness, the spirit above is divine, the spirit below is that of wine! »

The first gallery to move from its tiny space to a huge design space in a warehouse in City Bowl! The exhibitions there are generally very well chosen. Soon followed by many other galleries, "What if the World" was selected in 2007 as one of the 50 emerging galleries in the world by the very select Contemporary Magazine, because of its rapid development which attracted many collectors. The gallery has an artist's studio in the center, which can be visited by appointment only.

When the father of Islam in Tuan Gourou, South Africa, died in 1807, the movement was divided into two congregations and the house of Jan van Boughies was transformed into a prayer room. However, according to the legend, the difficult character of Jan would have pushed practitioners to enter the first mosque. The name of this one was changed and now refers to the palm tree that grows in front of its entrance. On Buitengracht, Nurul Islam Mosque, founded by the son of Tuan Guru in 1844. “Correct dress required.”

Between the Old Synagogue, the first one built in South Africa in 1863, and the Great Synagogue, built in 1905, as well as the Albow Centre, which includes the Cape Town Holocaust Centre and the Israel Abrahams Hall: the museum is a futuristic design building where the numerous interactive installations tell the story of the Jewish families who arrived in South Africa in the different centuries and of their integration in the colony. Coffee and gift shop inside the complex.

This house was bought by Irma Stern's parents in 1927. The South African painter of German origin lived here for almost 40 years until her death in 1966. The house is decorated with many handicrafts that she collected during her travels in Africa. Her canvases, plated on the walls repainted in red, green or blue, are displayed in the living room, the dining room and her studio. During the visit, one discovers the astonishing and colourful work of an adventurous woman who dared to travel in Africa, Zanzibar, Senegal and Congo during the Second World War, and who brought back portraits, landscapes and illustrated travel diaries. In Zanzibar, Irma Stern describes Indian women in purdah and Arab men in turban and white dresses, as well as the abundance of fresh produce in the colourful markets. You have to go there to admire African Woman with Children, Rich Old Arab or The Hunt, painted in 1926. It is also an opportunity to discover part of Mrs. Stern's collection of primitive art, the centrepiece of which is a caryatid altar seat from the school of the African master of Buli, fashioned, according to experts, between 1840 and 1860. There are no more than twenty such objects in the world, counting the pieces on display at the British Museum and the MET in New York. In 2011, a painting by the artist was acquired in London in an auction for about 5 million dollars! This is marked as a record for a South African artist.

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.

Barbaros is a madman of adrenaline and sport. Since he quité the Turkie, his native land, and settled in Cape Town, he is not tired of walking through the beautiful motorcycle roads, running, swimming, diving with or without the sharks and also having his agency run very seriously. In addition to the typical Cape Town tours, Southern Routes also offers a tour of the peninsula lights. An original option for the fans of these monuments and also for those who like to make beautiful photos.

A natural swimming pool carved into rocks, located on the seafront on the Sea Point promenade. It is marked only during low tide. Ideal for those who are not afraid of the icy waters of the ocean but which is apprehensive quite strong waves on the beaches. Many children.

It's Cape Town's new arts and creative economy hub. A large arts and cultural centre housed in a former factory, much like today's Woodstock district. In the workshops and offices, young companies, designers, draftsmen, photographers and other artists constitute a real economic incubator for design and artistic creation. There are also two cafés, numerous designer clothing stores, a trendy hairdresser... and street art murals everywhere. A real hipster hangout.

Kiff Kombi Tours' goal was to create alternative excursions in Cape Town! The founders of the company are proud to organize fun and original itineraries and experiences. Their goal: to plunge into the unexplored territories of the city in a colorful mini Van! It all started with a remnant, the VW Kombi named Veronica, and then the young Trevor, the Toyota Van, took over and was decked out in the latest street clothes, making it the most fashionable and trendy van on the streets of Cape Town. Favourite.