The Variety in Cape Town

What’s interesting in Cape Town? The Castle of Good Hope is the oldest building in South Africa was once a fort, but today functions as a showcase of the Cape’s early days. The Castle of Good Hope is built by Jan van Riebeeck and the Dutch East India Company. The building has been restored and it now functions as a popular museum. The castle is conveniently located in the city centre, close to bus and rail stations. Entrance is free, but donations are welcome.

the Castle of Good Hope

The pieces of collection, including furniture, oil paintings and antique china, were collected by businessman William Fehr, then sold or donated to the South African government during the first half of the 20th Century. This collection is considered to be one of the best showcases of the lifestyle and tastes of early settlers in the Cape colony.

Muizenberg Beach

Muizenberg is a laid-back seaside town on the shores of False Bay. This beach comes alive in season, with holiday-makers crowding its streets as they make their way down to what is perhaps Cape Town nicest swimming beach. The Muizenberg beach is much warmer to swim here than at the beaches on the Atlantic Seaboard. It is flat, wide, and the water is generally calm so it is very child-friendly. It is also a popular surfing spot, although the waves aren’t enormous. It is ideal for body-boarders and novices.

South Africa’s most famous landmark is the Table Mountain. It offers outstanding views of the City of Cape Town. It takes 4 to 5 minutes to reach the summit by cable car.

For the Muslim population, the Sheikh Yusuf Kramat in Faure is one of the most important spiritual shrines in the country. The holy men of Islam, or Auliyah, were originally brought to the Cape Colony as prisoners from Malaya, India and Arabia by the Dutch settlers. Today, there is a large Muslim population in Cape Town and surrounding areas. The kramat of Sheikh Yusuf of Macassar, said to be the father of Islam in South Africa, remains an important shrine for followers of the Muslim faith.