Guidebook for Cape Town CBD
Parks & Nature
Company's Gardens
Beautiful flora, squirrels, great place for a picnic.
Arts & Culture
This is the 2nd oldest building in Cape Town (after the Castle), and was where the slaves were housed in appalling conditions in colonial times. The exhibits give a good insight into the history of slavery in Cape Town, as well as other changing temporary exhibitions.
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Iziko Slave Lodge
Wale StreetThis is the 2nd oldest building in Cape Town (after the Castle), and was where the slaves were housed in appalling conditions in colonial times. The exhibits give a good insight into the history of slavery in Cape Town, as well as other changing temporary exhibitions.
Although we may not have as extensive a collection of art as European galleries, there are some interesting pieces by local artists as well as interesting changing temporary exhibitions
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Iziko South African National Gallery
Government AvenueAlthough we may not have as extensive a collection of art as European galleries, there are some interesting pieces by local artists as well as interesting changing temporary exhibitions
This museum is really close by and has some really interesting exhibits, if you are interested in South African fauna, flora and landscapes. The Wildlife photography exhibition is held here every year, and really worthwhile, if you are fortunate enough to catch it!
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Iziko South African Museum and Planetarium
25 Queen Victoria StThis museum is really close by and has some really interesting exhibits, if you are interested in South African fauna, flora and landscapes. The Wildlife photography exhibition is held here every year, and really worthwhile, if you are fortunate enough to catch it!
Essentials
This is the closest grocery store, very well-stocked for all essential items, along with a deli, and liquor store too. (Liquor not available Friday to Sunday).
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Tops @ Spar - Kloof
26 Kloof StThis is the closest grocery store, very well-stocked for all essential items, along with a deli, and liquor store too. (Liquor not available Friday to Sunday).
Sizable, modern market for produce & other grocery items, plus a cafe for self-serve prepared foods.
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Food Lover's Market
122 St Georges MallSizable, modern market for produce & other grocery items, plus a cafe for self-serve prepared foods.
All your supplies under one roof, from fresh fruit & vegetables, meat, fish, cheese etc etc.
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Pick n Pay Strand Street
58 Strand StAll your supplies under one roof, from fresh fruit & vegetables, meat, fish, cheese etc etc.
Woolworths Adderley Street
Adderley StreetUpmarket food store, plus clothing to choose from
Drinks & Nightlife
BEERHOUSE on Long
223 Long StSo many different beers to choose from!
This is a great hangout with a mixed local crowd. Many different areas to choose from: large balcony outside, or tables, couches and bar inside. Drinks and street-style food available.
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SOUK
163 Long StThis is a great hangout with a mixed local crowd. Many different areas to choose from: large balcony outside, or tables, couches and bar inside. Drinks and street-style food available.
Shopping
This is the place to get souvenirs and curios. The vendors sell goods from all over Africa. Remember to bargain for good prices!
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Greenmarket torg
Longmarket StreetThis is the place to get souvenirs and curios. The vendors sell goods from all over Africa. Remember to bargain for good prices!
Entertainment & Activities
This is Cape Town's 'grand old lady', the independent cinema that everybody loves, even though she is a bit past her prime. They show mostly art films and often host film festivals.
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The Labia
68 Orange StThis is Cape Town's 'grand old lady', the independent cinema that everybody loves, even though she is a bit past her prime. They show mostly art films and often host film festivals.