What to do and see in Eastern Cape, South Africa: The Best Historic Sites

August 12, 2021 Lean Nau

The Eastern Cape is a province of South Africa. Its capital is Bhisho, but its two largest cities are Port Elizabeth and East London. It was formed in 1994 out of the Xhosa homelands of Transkei and Ciskei, together with the eastern portion of the Cape Province. Landing place and home of the 1820 settlers, the central and eastern part of the province is the traditional home of the Xhosa people.
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1. St James the Great Anglican Church

35 Somerset Street, Graaff-Reinet 6280 South Africa +27 49 892 2458
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5.0 based on 6 reviews

St James the Great Anglican Church

2. Schreiner House Museum

9 Cross Street, Cradock 5880 South Africa +27 48 881 5251 http://www.ru.ac.za/static/institutes/nelm/nelmschr.html
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4.5 based on 42 reviews

Schreiner House Museum

Reviewed By johntN1523HN

We had a wonderful visit to this lovely small house and it very informative exhibits with our very knowledgeable and friendly host/curator

3. Prince Alfred's Guard Memorial

King Georges Street, Port Elizabeth 6211 South Africa
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4.5 based on 11 reviews

Prince Alfred's Guard Memorial

4. Reinet Antiques

15 Church Square Corner of Church and Somerset streeta, Graaff-Reinet 6280 South Africa +27 86 892 4221
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Reinet Antiques

5. Old Powder Magazine

Bathurst 6166 South Africa
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4.0 based on 5 reviews

Old Powder Magazine

Reviewed By BeverlyY842 - Port Alfred, South Africa

Reputed to be the oldest structure in Bathurst. The the powder magazine, built by the military before the arrival of the 1820 settlers. Obviously, it has suffered wear and tear over the almost 200 years, yet it remains on the top of the hill, still and special

6. St. Peter's Anglican Church

1 Daniel street, Sidbury 6130 South Africa http://www.makana.gov.za/sidbury
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St. Peter's Anglican Church

7. The Toposcope

Nico Malan Avenue, Bathurst South Africa
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3.5 based on 40 reviews

The Toposcope

Reviewed By tamjan2021 - Port Elizabeth, South Africa

A must if you enjoy history. The toposcope looks out over all the countryside and points to where the settlers took up residence in the Eastern Cape. A quiet place - rich in history.

8. Delville Wood Memorial

Nojoli street On traffic island, Somerset East 5850 South Africa +27 42 243 1448 http://www.somerset-east.co.za
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Delville Wood Memorial

9. The Little Mill

47 Paulet Street On the corner of Paulet and Beaufort Street, Somerset East 5850 South Africa http://www.somerset-east.co.za/page/historical_buildings
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The Little Mill

10. Holy Trinity Anglican Church

Havelock Street, Port Elizabeth 6006 South Africa +27 41 585 2437 http://www.nmbt.co.za/listing/holy_trinity_anglican_church.html

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