What to do and see in Cape Town Central, Western Cape: The Best Points of Interest & Landmarks

September 8, 2021 Chanda Heide

Cape Town glistens at the southern toe of the African continent. Tourist brochure-views at Blaauwberg Beach and Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens are within easy driving distance of "The Mother City." The Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve provides sweeping sea vistas, hiking trails and wildlife encounters. On a more somber note, travelers can visit Robben Island, the prison where Nelson Mandela was held for 27 years.
Restaurants in Cape Town Central

1. Mostert Mill

Rosebank, Cape Town -33. 951919, 18. 466817, Cape Town Central 7700 South Africa http://www.mostertsmill.co.za/
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Mostert Mill

2. High Court Annex Benches

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

3. Noon Day Gun

Military Road Signal Hill, Cape Town Central South Africa +27 21 424 0529
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4.5 based on 191 reviews

Noon Day Gun

Reviewed By 971allison

The gun is fired every day at noon. Having being shocked for a couple of days when it went off we decided to see it in action. There are 2 soldiers who set the gun off. One explained the history and how they load 2 guns in case one doesn't work. It is out of the way and not much to see there but it's still worth the visit and we are so glad we made it. Can highly recommend

4. Chavonnes Battery Museum

East Quay Clock Tower Precinct, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town Central 8000 South Africa +27 21 416 6230 [email protected] http://www.chavonnesbattery.co.za/
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Chavonnes Battery Museum

Relive the early history of Cape Town through fascinating artifacts, detailed displays, exhibits and information boards. Step below sea level to the sand of the original Cape Town shoreline and explore the Archaeological ruins of this Dutch East India Company fortification that has been buried for 140 years. Explore a robust schedule International Photo Exhibitions.

Reviewed By Kyrgyzstan1 - Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan

I'm looking for a Museum in Cape town where the first mailbox is located. the stone under which sailors left letters to Europe at the Cape of Good Hope

5. Flying Dutchman Funicular

Cape Point, Main Road Table Mountain National Park, Cape Town Central 7995 South Africa +27 21 780 9010 https://capepoint.co.za/facilities/
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Flying Dutchman Funicular

Reviewed By awdobson - Whitestone, Canada

Great views of the Cape. went as a group on tour, great area, coastal views and the area was great. did i say great. it was an experience to be there for sure, worth a visit.

6. Waterfront Swing Bridge

V&A Waterfront, Cape Town Central 8001 South Africa http://www.capetownexperiencesmagazine.com/post/v-a-waterfront-s-swing-bridge-officially-opened
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Waterfront Swing Bridge

7. Waterfront Clock Tower

V&A Waterfront, Cape Town Central 8001 South Africa http://www.cape-town-heritage.co.za/heritage-site/clock-tower.html
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Waterfront Clock Tower

8. Cape Town Stadium (Green Point Stadium)

Vlei Road, Cape Town Central 8051 South Africa +27 21 430 0410 http://www.capetown.gov.za/capetownstadium/home
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Cape Town Stadium (Green Point Stadium)

Reviewed By bradfordb1221 - Columbus, United States

We went on tour to Cape Town. The stadium looks nice, no words for the corruption that may have occurred but it turned out well. Blends into the landscape and behind it is the weekend market, nice place.

9. Non-Violence

Waterfront, Cape Town Central South Africa
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10. The Cape Wheel

Dock Road V&A Waterfront, Cape Town Central 8001 South Africa +27 21 418 2502 [email protected] http://www.capewheel.co.za
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The Cape Wheel

The Cape Wheel is a giant observation wheel that offers a spectacular 360 degree panoramic view of Cape Town from the iconic and vibrant V&A Waterfront precinct. Your viewing experience across the Mother City includes Table Mountain, Robben Island, Cape Town City skyline, Paarl Mountains, and the Cape Town Stadium. The Cape Wheel offers 30 fully enclosed air conditioned cabins that will take you 40 metres above the ground in safety and comfort on the 12 - 15 minute, 4 revolution ride. The wheel also offers two wheelchair friendly and accessible cabins.

Reviewed By NicolaD914 - Kingston-upon-Hull, United Kingdom

We just turned up ‘on spec’ and walked straight on, no need to book. We had a supposedly air conditioned cabin to ourselves but we were so hot we had to open the small windows at the top. The cabins offer amazing 360 degree views over the V & A Waterfront; the Victoria & Alfred Hotel, harbour, docks and cruise terminal, Victoria Wharf shopping centre, and of course wonderful views of the iconic Table Mountain. We could not see Robben Island where we had been earlier. We had 5 revolutions so had plenty of opportunities to take good photographs of the panoramic views. We certainly enjoyed our ride but ‘passed’ on the extremely expensive photographs available on our exit!

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