Cape Town

Destination Cape Town

The third largest city of South Africa can be found in the South-western province of West Cape. Cape Town, its capital, has a population of 3.740.026 (2011) people. Many foreign nationals have started living here, which provides Cape Town with an international cultural appeal.

In 2004, Cape Town was declared as main office of the South African Parliament. This political headquarters (“Houses of Parliament”) is located right in the center of the city and is open for visitors. There are also several other popular attractions and sights, including the “Table Mountain”, “Robben Island”, which used to be the place where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned and the “Victoria and Alfred Waterfront” – a restored waterfront which offers countless shopping opportunities and restaurants. There, you will also be able to find the “Two Oceans Aquarium”, which offers insight into the eco systems of South Africa’s rivers and oceans, including live rays and sharks. The city center of Cape Town also offer several museums and historical landmarks, such as the “Castle of Hope”, South Africa’s oldest building. On occasion, you should also visit “City Hall”, the national gallery, Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa (world’s largest museum of contemporary art from Africa and its diaspora) and the national museum. In 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 Cape Town was ranked as one of the world’s top-ten best cities to visit in Travel & Leisure’s, and to celebrate your holidays in South Africa vacation.