Cape Town is known for its rich, varied cultures, history and dynamic people. So it comes as no surprise to learn that the Mother City offers visitors and locals some fun arts and cultural experiences to enjoy. In this post, I share some of my favourite, fun arts and cultural experiences in Cape Town – from museum hopping (for the history buffs among us) to a night out watching spellbinding performances at the Artscape Theatre or Cape Town City Hall. My Favourite Arts and Cultural Experiences to Enjoy in Cape Town 1) Attend a local festival (like Open Book Festival)…
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Cape Town – and surrounds – is one of South Africa’s most historically significant regions. Not only was it the home of the Khoisan people long before the European settlers arrived – but it was also the first refreshment settlement station, established in 1652. Not all of the Cape’s history is pleasant (in fact, much of it is fraught with battles, slavery and devastating Cape storms) – but it is still important. Especially as it has influenced both our modern-day country and city. History has always fascinated me, so whenever I travel, I seek out historical places, facts and places…
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Originally built between 1666 and 1679 by the Dutch East India Company, the Castle of Good Hope is one of Cape Town’s most historic landmarks. Still, even if you are not into history, this castle is well worth a visit. A few years ago, I was fortunate enough to visit Cape Town’s own castle, the Castle of Good Hope. In my three-part post series, I reflect on my Freedom Day visit. Here is Part 1 in that series: Hidden Histories of the Cape Town Castle It seemed particularly apt that my first, long anticipated visit to the Castle of Good…