Attractions in De Waterkant
Distances are from the town centre.
National Library of South Africa - Cape Town Campus
The National Library of South Africa (NLSA) - Cape Town Campus is one of the oldest libraries in the country and serves as a custodian of South Africa’s literary and documentary heritage. Its origins date back to 1818 when it was founded as the South African Public Library. The initial collection...
Cape Medical Museum - V&A Waterfront, Cape Town
The Cape Medical Museum, located at the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town, is a fascinating institution dedicated to the history of healthcare and medicine in the Western Cape. Established in 1981, the museum offers a glimpse into the development of medical practices from the 18th century to the presen...
Slave Lodge Museum (Iziko) - Cape Town
The Iziko Slave Lodge, located in the heart of Cape Town, is one of South Africa's oldest buildings and a significant historical site. Established in 1679 by the Dutch East India Company (VOC), the building originally served as a lodging for slaves brought to the Cape from various parts of Africa...
New Somerset Hospital - Green Point, Cape Town
New Somerset Hospital, located in Green Point, Cape Town, is a prominent public healthcare facility renowned for its comprehensive medical services and historical significance. The original Somerset Hospital was established in 1828, and is one of the oldest hospitals in South Africa, providing a ...
Cape Town Cycle Tour - Cape Town
The Cape Town Cycle Tour (formerly known as the Cape Argus Pick n Pay Momentum Cycle Tour) is an annual cycle race hosted in Cape Town, South Africa, usually 109 km long. It is the first event outside Europe to be included in the International Cycling Union’s Golden Bike Series. South Africa h...
The Old Slave Tree Memorial - Cape Town
The Old Slave Tree Memorial in Cape Town's City Bowl stands as a poignant reminder of South Africa’s colonial and slavery history. This memorial inscribed with the text: "On this spot stood the old slave tree / Op hierdie plek het die ou slaweboom gestaan", can be located at ground level on a tra...
The Company's Garden - Cape Town
The Company’s Garden, located in the Cape Town City Bowl, is a historic public park and heritage site that dates back to the 1650s. Originally established by the Dutch East India Company (VOC) as a vegetable garden to supply fresh produce to passing ships, it is the oldest cultivated garden in So...
Cape Town City Hall & Grande Parade - Cape Town
Cape Town City Hall, an iconic and historic building, is located in the heart of Cape Town, South Africa. Built in 1905, it is one of the city's most recognizable landmarks and is known for its magnificent Edwardian architectural style. Situated on the Grand Parade, the building has played a cent...
Museum of Dogs - Gardens, Cape Town
The Museum of Dogs in the Cape Town City Bowl, located at 95 Keerom Street, Gardens, offers a unique and delightful exploration of the historical and cultural significance of dogs. Established to celebrate the enduring bond between humans and their canine companions, the museum features an extens...
Signal Hill - Cape Town
Signal Hill derives it's name from the days when a semaphore (communication) post on the side of the hill was used to send signals to ships in the harbour. Today, the hill is famous for the noon day gun - a canon that has been fired everyday except Sunday, since 1902. The firing of the noon day g...
Green Point Market - Cape Town
The Green Point Market was a famous flea market located near the Cape Town Stadium (old Green Point Stadium) in Cape Town, South Africa. Historically, it was one of the largest and most popular markets in the city, operating every Sunday and offering a wide variety of goods, including African cra...
Flea & Street Markets in Cape Town
Cape Town's flea and street markets are a vibrant tapestry of the city's diverse culture, offering an eclectic mix of goods ranging from handcrafted jewelry, vintage clothing, and artisanal crafts to fresh produce and gourmet street food. Popular markets like the Neighbourgoods Market in Woodstoc...
Green Point Athletic Stadium - Cape Town
Set within the leafy expanse of Green Point’s urban parkland, Green Point Athletic Stadium offers a quieter, more intimate counterpoint to its imposing neighbour, Cape Town Stadium. Yet this is no secondary space. With Table Mountain rising in the distance and the Atlantic breeze never far away, ...
Two Oceans Marathon - Cape Town
The Two Oceans Marathon is a renowned annual running event held in Cape Town, South Africa. It is celebrated for its scenic routes that showcase some of the most beautiful landscapes in the country. History and Overview: The Two Oceans Marathon, first held in 1970, is named for its unique cour...
Cape Wheel - V&A Waterfront, Cape Town
The Cape Wheel at the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town is a popular attraction that offers breathtaking panoramic views of the city and its surroundings. Standing at 40 meters tall, this giant observation wheel features 30 fully enclosed cabins, including two wheelchair-friendly ones, providing a comf...
Oranjezicht City Farm Market - V&A Waterfront, Cape Town
The Oranjezicht City Farm Market, located at Granger Bay near the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town, is a vibrant community market that celebrates local food, culture, and sustainability. Originating from the Oranjezicht City Farm, an urban farm project aimed at promoting sustainable agriculture and co...
The Fugard Theatre - District Six, Cape Town
The 280-seater Fugard Theatre is located within the historic Sacks Futeran building in Cape Town's District Six, with the renovated Congregational Church Hall in Caledon Street as its entrance. Construction of The Fugard Theatre was underwritten by its founding producer Eric Abraham, and is named...
Cape Town Stadium - Green Point, Cape Town
In 2007 the original 18 000 seater Greenpoint Stadium was demolished to make way for the new stadium which played host to some of the 2010 Soccer World Cup. During construction, Cape Town Stadium was unofficially known as Green Point Stadium. During October 2009, the city asked for the public to ...
Castle of Good Hope - Cape Town
The Castle of Good Hope, situated in the heart of Cape Town, is the oldest surviving colonial building in South Africa and one of the city's most significant historical landmarks. Constructed between 1666 and 1679 by the Dutch East India Company (VOC), the castle served as a replenishment station...
iZiko South African Museum and Planetarium - CapeTown
The South African Museum and Planetarium, located in the Company’s Garden in Cape Town, is a premier institution dedicated to exploring the natural and cultural history of South Africa and the universe. Founded in 1825, the South African Museum is one of the oldest museums in the country and hous...