The oldest European settlement in South Africa

UNIQUE CAPE TOWN Cape Town - one of the most popular tourist destinations in the Republic of South Africa. No city in the region can not compete with Cape Town and its special harmony, combined with the beauty and historical monuments. The city is the third largest in South Africa. It is ideally located in the southern part of the country near the Cape of Good Hope. Cape Town is the administrative center of the Western Cape, and around the scenic overlooks Table Mountain. The population of this important South African city is about 3.5 million people. Views of the city of Cape Town was the first city founded by Europeans in South Africa, and it is often called the mother city. Year of its founding is 1652. In and around the city are many attractions that are worth visiting even the most lazy tourists. Mesa stretches for 60 miles from Signal Mountain to Cape Point Cape. It is surrounded by beautiful valleys, bays and beaches, and of course, here is the legendary Cape of Good Hope. You can climb the mountain by cable car, purpose built for tourists. From this height, with breathtaking views of the city and the sea. Cape Town Harbour Cape Town - ideal for summer holidays. The city has many modern bars, restaurants and cafes and trendy hotels, new areas, stretching along the coast. In summer, Cape Town crowded with tourists from around the world who enjoy relaxing on sunny beaches, warm climate and beautiful green scenery. One of the most popular holiday destinations in the city is Victoria and Alfred Waterfront. The atmosphere is very special atmosphere, which supports many nice cafes and marinas. Anywhere hear the sounds of jazz and African drums, which add to the charm of this part of town. Be sure to visit the Botanical Gardens in Cape Town, which occupies area of ??63 hectares. View of the Cape Town and Table Mountain from the air Castle of Good Hope is the oldest surviving building in South Africa and one of the main attractions of Cape Town. In 1936 the castle was declared a national monument. It was built by the Dutch in the period from 1666 to 1679 years. Inside the historic fortress you can see the picture gallery of William Fehr. The castle of the local governor today is an interesting collection of furniture and paintings from the Dutch period. For the convenience of visitors to the castle of Good Hope built restaurant and bar. Spectacular and impressive castle is located near Table Mountain, which reaches 930 meters above sea level, and is one of the symbols of Cape Town. Malay Quarter Bo caapi One of the most attractive places in the city is an area in which the location of cultural-historical museum of Bo-Kaap, which opened in 1978. This building was formerly an ordinary Muslim home. The museum is located in one of the oldest residential areas of the city, which is also called "Malay" and reflects a characteristic of this culture lifestyle and traditions. History of Bo-caapi demonstrates the political processes in South Africa in the apartheid years. See also other materials on Cape Town: Beautiful beaches, nightlife and penguins