About Cape Town

Cape Town is the capital of Western Cape and the second largest African city with regards to population. It is also the legislative capital of South Africa and the most preferred tourist destination in the entire Africa, due to its marvelous natural settings and landmarks.

The first European settlement in South Africa was set in 1652, when the city was initially developed by the Dutch East India Company and it served as a supply station for ships that were on sea for months. Today, the city is the second most important economic center of South Africa, it is a busy tourist city and it preserves the architectural style of the Dutch.

▌Did you know Cape Town is:

South Africa`s oldest city

Known as the Mother City and The Tavern of the Seas

Is about 3 times the size of New York City, but having approximately 3 million inhabitants

Home of the world`s largest timed cycle race, the Cape Argus Cycle Tour

Home of the `79 Nobel Physics Prize winner, Allan McLeod Cormack, who invented the CT Scanner

Is the city with almost half the population less than 24 years old.

▌Travel Tips for Cape Town

Go to Table Mountain while being in Cape Town, but choose the cable car ride, as hiking will take you around half a day and it will be quite exhausting.

Go to Cape Point, which is the most southwestern point of Africa. You can visit there the Cape Point Nature Reserve which will delight you with a 249 meters high perspective from the cliffs and which houses mammals, ostriches and other 250 bird species.

Visit Robben Island, home of the former famous prison where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned for over 20 years. It will be an interesting experience to view the place where lots of anti-apartheid activists were held in prison.

Experience the Cango Caves, an amazing natural wonder where you can see wonderful limestone formations that were formed in millions of years.

Go to Green Point Stadium, a brand new construction and an impressive place built to host eight matches in the 2010 FIFA World Cup.