10 Monuments & Statues in Western Cape That You Shouldn't Miss

July 21, 2021 Jana Sager

South Africa’s most popular tourist destination offers the urban thrills of Cape Town, its adjacent wine country and an aura of the rich political history of South Africa. The Overberg's perfect whale-watching perches provide excitement of a different nature. The Garden Route's lakes and forests and the Klein Karoo's ostrich-farming towns and vineyards present another take on the Cape. For extra kicks, try bungee jumping or cage-diving among Great Whites.
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1. Gateway Guides

73 Loop Street, Cape Town Go That Way, Information Centre, Cape Town Central South Africa +27 83 260 2985 [email protected] http://www.gatewayguides.co.za
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Free Printed historical guides to Cape Town and the Western Cape. Distribution through Iziko Museums and other sites. Free viewing and downloads on the web.

2. High Court Annex Benches

Queen Victoria Street, Cape Town Central 8000 South Africa
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High Court Annex Benches

3. Afrikaans Language Monument

Gabbema Doordrift Street, Paarl 7646 South Africa +27 84 660 4252 http://www.taalmonument.co.za
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Afrikaans Language Monument

Reviewed By Reispret

This was our first visit. Will definitely do it again. Beautiful interesting construction with a walk through tunnel. Neat gardens to relax and a small outside restaurant with a view and decent pizzas. Great outing for the whole family.

4. Dalene Matthee Memorial

Krisjan-se-Nek Bibby's Hoek Goldfields, Knysna 6576 South Africa +27 44 877 0046 http://www.dalenematthee.co.za/english/memorial/index.html
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Dalene Matthee Memorial

Dalene Matthee, author of 13 books, is best known for her four "Forest books" on the Knysna Forest: Circles in a Forest, Fiela's Child, The Mulberry Forest and Dreamforest.

Reviewed By MoccaJava - Port Elizabeth, South Africa

a good historical site to tick-off and see the beautiful big yellowwood in good condition. worth a visit. lovely picnic sight close by. there is a R28 per adult entrance fee payable at the entrance gate. the gate closes at 17h30, so keep a check on the time.

5. Rhodes Memorial

Rhodes Ave Devil's Peak, Cape Town Central 7700 South Africa +27 21 687 0000 [email protected] http://www.rhodesmemorial.co.za
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Rhodes Memorial

This massive granite staircase memorializes diamond mogul and British imperialist Cecil Rhodes.

Reviewed By jeantaylor2018 - Somerset West, South Africa

This was our second trip to the monument. It was just as inspiring as the first time. The views are spectacular right across to the Helderberg and the Stellenbosch Mountains. There were several wedding parties taking photos there, as well as two models. The photos of the gigantic columns, steps and lions are very dramatic & have dramatic atmosphere. cutest little wedding chapel next to the lovely restaurant with al fresco casual dining with a view under huge stone pines.

6. Genadendal National Monument

Church Square, Malagas South Africa +27 28 251 8582 http://www.viewoverberg.com/Genadendal.asp
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Genadendal National Monument

7. Het Posthuys

182 Main Road, Muizenberg 7945 South Africa +27 21 788 7972
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8. The Huguenot Memorial Monument

Franschhoek South Africa +27 21 876 2532 http://www.hugenoot.org.za/huge2.htm
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The Huguenot Memorial Monument

Reviewed By Mobile35942195053 - Bristol, United Kingdom

Very fitting memorial to the Huguenot family that fled France and then basically creating Franschhoek, and the wine region here for what we can appreciate today. Situated at one end of the village with the mountains as its backdrop, this is worth the short walk when staying in Franschhoek.

9. Mossel Bay War Memorial

6 Point Road, Mossel Bay 6506 South Africa +27 44 691 2202 https://www.visitmosselbay.co.za/listing/mossel-bay-war-memorial/
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10. Sweetlove's Penguin

V&A Waterfront, Cape Town Central 8001 South Africa http://www.aquarium.co.za/blog/entry/why-are-there-giant-penguins-in-the-va-waterfront
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