https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/explore-cape-town-a-city-walk--4727222enSociety & CultureCopyright izi Distribution Serviceshttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ab8b10aad27fce632e71588c7053be79.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/explore-cape-town-a-city-walk--4727222Wed, 05 Apr 2023 23:37:54 +0000izi Distribution Servicesizi Distribution Servicesfeeds@spreaker.comYou have decided to visit a mother city of South Africa: Cape Town. A good decision! Cape Town has a lot of different historic attractions and sights to offer. A proud multicultural city with fascinating and heart-breaking stories to tell. With its...cleanepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-8-nelson-mandela-gateway-robben-island--42676768Today, however, Robben Island also tells us about victory over Apartheid and other human rights abuses.
Since 1997 Robben Island has been a museum. When you want to visit the museum, you can participate on the tour that starts here at the Nelson Mandela Gateway. On the island, tours are all guided by former political prisoners of the island. Offering you a truly unique insight into the island’s history and personal accounts of prison life. The tour includes a visit to the maximum security prison, with the most poignant stop reserved for Mr. Mandela’s former cell, prepared exactly as it was when he was imprisoned here.
If you don’t plan to visit the island, you can visit the free museum here, with it focus on the struggle of equality.
This is also were the tour ends. I hope you enjoyed the tour and you now know more about Cape Town’s finest. Enjoy your stay.


Photo 1: by Michael Coghlan from Adelaide, Australia - Robben Island Village Uploaded by Underlying_lk licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0
Photo 2: by Rüdiger Wölk licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0 de]]>f62a4e8d-4218-4021-9e1b-05d4ca66507eSun, 27 Dec 2020 09:22:04 +0000izi Distribution ServicesYou’re now standing in front of the departure point ‘Nelson Mandela Gateway’ for Robben Island when it was a prison. For nearly 400 years the island served as a place of banishment. Indigenous African leaders, Muslim leaders from the East Indies,...Today, however, Robben Island also tells us about victory over Apartheid and other human rights abuses.
Since 1997 Robben Island has been a museum. When you want to visit the museum, you can participate on the tour that starts here at the Nelson Mandela Gateway. On the island, tours are all guided by former political prisoners of the island. Offering you a truly unique insight into the island’s history and personal accounts of prison life. The tour includes a visit to the maximum security prison, with the most poignant stop reserved for Mr. Mandela’s former cell, prepared exactly as it was when he was imprisoned here.
If you don’t plan to visit the island, you can visit the free museum here, with it focus on the struggle of equality.
This is also were the tour ends. I hope you enjoyed the tour and you now know more about Cape Town’s finest. Enjoy your stay.


Photo 1: by Michael Coghlan from Adelaide, Australia - Robben Island Village Uploaded by Underlying_lk licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0
Photo 2: by Rüdiger Wölk licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0 de]]>89cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-7-v-a-waterfront--42676770When you walk along the Waterfront you will notice a lot of heritage. Since the origins in 1860, trade routes to the East transformed the city into a hive of seafront activity. The discovery of gold and diamonds in South Africa meant that the sections of the harbour, the prince Alfred and Queen Victoria basis was built. The area is very notable for its outstanding heritage buildings; it retains charm of Victorian industrial architecture and the Victorian Gothic-style Clock Tower with a view of all the activities in the harbour.
The V&A Waterfront is a perfect place to go shopping for souvenirs. In the different Shopping Centres, you will find the mayor retails, international brands, and a range of art, jewellery and specialty shops. Also if you are a museum fan you can visit the South African Maritime Museum, which showcases the maritime history of Table Bay and houses the largest collection of model ships in South Africa. Are you more interested in the history of the time of the Dutch East Indian Company, than you can visit the Chavonnes Battery Museum, which was designed to further protect the Cape.
Take a look around now and enjoy!]]>55bb9095-3d0b-422c-a863-ad0abf9291ebSun, 27 Dec 2020 09:21:04 +0000izi Distribution ServicesThis Waterfront been named as Cape Town’s biggest tourist attraction. The Waterfront evokes images of the early activities at the harbour but most of its charm lies in the commercial set of huge entertainment venue with pubs, restaurants, specialty...When you walk along the Waterfront you will notice a lot of heritage. Since the origins in 1860, trade routes to the East transformed the city into a hive of seafront activity. The discovery of gold and diamonds in South Africa meant that the sections of the harbour, the prince Alfred and Queen Victoria basis was built. The area is very notable for its outstanding heritage buildings; it retains charm of Victorian industrial architecture and the Victorian Gothic-style Clock Tower with a view of all the activities in the harbour.
The V&A Waterfront is a perfect place to go shopping for souvenirs. In the different Shopping Centres, you will find the mayor retails, international brands, and a range of art, jewellery and specialty shops. Also if you are a museum fan you can visit the South African Maritime Museum, which showcases the maritime history of Table Bay and houses the largest collection of model ships in South Africa. Are you more interested in the history of the time of the Dutch East Indian Company, than you can visit the Chavonnes Battery Museum, which was designed to further protect the Cape.
Take a look around now and enjoy!]]>102cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-6-de-waterkant--42676774De Waterkant experienced a rebirth starting only a decade or so ago. Renovation to the former slave houses began, cafés and coffee houses opened, interior designers opened studios and before anyone knew it, the area was transformed into one of Cape Town’s most finest historical neighbourhoods, which is now protected as a National Preservation Area.
It’s the history that dominates the ambience in De Waterkant. The original cobbled streets and the traditional 18th and 19th century’s traditional Cape Dutch and English Georgian architectural styles, the beautifully restored cottages and villages are very pleasing to the eye. Keep on strolling around when you walk to the next stop.


Photo: by HelenOnline is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0]]>66762e69-2dd0-4f73-9739-1a0d8a1d8d9cSun, 27 Dec 2020 09:20:04 +0000izi Distribution ServicesA quick stop here at the sub-district De Waterkant. You’re now walking in the most fashionable area of Cape Town.                                                                                                                                          ...De Waterkant experienced a rebirth starting only a decade or so ago. Renovation to the former slave houses began, cafés and coffee houses opened, interior designers opened studios and before anyone knew it, the area was transformed into one of Cape Town’s most finest historical neighbourhoods, which is now protected as a National Preservation Area.
It’s the history that dominates the ambience in De Waterkant. The original cobbled streets and the traditional 18th and 19th century’s traditional Cape Dutch and English Georgian architectural styles, the beautifully restored cottages and villages are very pleasing to the eye. Keep on strolling around when you walk to the next stop.


Photo: by HelenOnline is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0]]>53cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-5-bo-kaap--42676773The history of this suburb is fascinating to hear. Many residents are descendants of enslaves from Malaysia, Indonesia and various African countries, which were imported during the 16th and 17th century by the Dutch. They were called “Cape Malays”, even though not everyone were of Malaysian descent. When slavery came to an end they started a new community at Bo-Kaap, which even today, is referred to as the Malay Quarter.                                                                                                          
Many local women converted to Islam to marry Muslim men. The reason why the houses are brightly coloured on either side of the street is because of the celebration of the districts Muslim identity.        
Do you want to know more about the history of the area? Then Bo-Kaap Museum is the best place to discover it. The museum is the oldest house in the area and is still in original form.                                  
One thing you just simple have to do is to have a traditional Cape Malay meal at one of the restaurants. The recipes date back centuries and are traditional South African dishes. Take a look around before your going to the next stop. 


Photo 1: by MauritsV / Maurits Vermeulen uit Cape Town, South Africa - Flickr is licensed under CC BY 2.0
Photo 2: by wordcat57 / Tom Pratt - Flickr is licensed under CC BY 2.0
Photo 3: by n1s / Eric Lin uit San Francisco, USA - Flickr is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0]]>891c6419-25ef-4744-8958-5c08ceb27f0bSun, 27 Dec 2020 09:19:04 +0000izi Distribution ServicesThe first thing you will notice when you’re walking into Bo-Kaap are the bright painted colours on all the houses.                                                                                     The history of this suburb is fascinating to hear....The history of this suburb is fascinating to hear. Many residents are descendants of enslaves from Malaysia, Indonesia and various African countries, which were imported during the 16th and 17th century by the Dutch. They were called “Cape Malays”, even though not everyone were of Malaysian descent. When slavery came to an end they started a new community at Bo-Kaap, which even today, is referred to as the Malay Quarter.                                                                                                          
Many local women converted to Islam to marry Muslim men. The reason why the houses are brightly coloured on either side of the street is because of the celebration of the districts Muslim identity.        
Do you want to know more about the history of the area? Then Bo-Kaap Museum is the best place to discover it. The museum is the oldest house in the area and is still in original form.                                  
One thing you just simple have to do is to have a traditional Cape Malay meal at one of the restaurants. The recipes date back centuries and are traditional South African dishes. Take a look around before your going to the next stop. 


Photo 1: by MauritsV / Maurits Vermeulen uit Cape Town, South Africa - Flickr is licensed under CC BY 2.0
Photo 2: by wordcat57 / Tom Pratt - Flickr is licensed under CC BY 2.0
Photo 3: by n1s / Eric Lin uit San Francisco, USA - Flickr is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0]]>79cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-4-green-market-square--42676776Now Greenmarket Square is the place were you can find a range goods to buy. The flea market can offer you clothing, glassware, hand-painted fabrics, footwear, music, sunglasses and curios form all over Cape Town and Africa.
But Greenmarket Square is also not just a flea market; you can also find a lot of entertainment in the form of buskers, mime artists and jugglers, especially on Saturday mornings and other busy times. So take a time out to sit and watch people stroll around the square.

Photo: by Maethordaer is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 us]]>049bb5e1-45d8-4374-833c-e5c418bf76edSun, 27 Dec 2020 09:18:04 +0000izi Distribution ServicesYou will now arrive at Greenmarket Square. This square has quite a reputation; it has been a slave market, a fruit and vegetable market and a humbling parking lot. Now Greenmarket Square is the place were you can find a range goods to buy. The flea...Now Greenmarket Square is the place were you can find a range goods to buy. The flea market can offer you clothing, glassware, hand-painted fabrics, footwear, music, sunglasses and curios form all over Cape Town and Africa.
But Greenmarket Square is also not just a flea market; you can also find a lot of entertainment in the form of buskers, mime artists and jugglers, especially on Saturday mornings and other busy times. So take a time out to sit and watch people stroll around the square.

Photo: by Maethordaer is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 us]]>47cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-3-the-company-garden--42676772The establishment of the garden go way back in time, 1650 to be exact, when the Dutch decided they needed a refreshment post for the seafarers that travelled along the Cape of Good Hope. A lot of hidden gems are from that historic time. Like the oldest cultivated tree in South Africa, named the Saffron Pear that you can find just in the middle of the garden. The old slave bell, which hung in Greenmarket Square to be used as an alarm in the event of fire. Keep an eye out when you’re looking out to these hidden gems. It is hard to imagine but real lions once lurked behind the impressive gate flanked by two sculptures of lionesses. A part of the garden was used as a menagerie; the government enslaves were housed alongside lions and a tiger. Also when you walk along Paddock lane you will find paddocks, which used to house the game animals.
 
Today the garden is a popular venue for festivals, as well as being the home to South African National Gallery and many other museums. Just take a look around, there is lots to see!
Photo 1: by Mpaskevi - http://www.bluelightdistrict.org/wp/?p=3248 licenses under CC BY-SA 3.0
Photo 2: by Jorge Lascar - Flickr CC BY-SA 2.0 licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0]]>625233c6-740b-4beb-be44-167fb04de271Sun, 27 Dec 2020 09:17:04 +0000izi Distribution ServicesThe Company Garden is the green heart of the city. Spend some time exploring because there is a lot to discover. The garden contains a rose garden, Japanese garden, fishpond, aviary and tea garden. But also contains a lot of hidden gems that you don’t...The establishment of the garden go way back in time, 1650 to be exact, when the Dutch decided they needed a refreshment post for the seafarers that travelled along the Cape of Good Hope. A lot of hidden gems are from that historic time. Like the oldest cultivated tree in South Africa, named the Saffron Pear that you can find just in the middle of the garden. The old slave bell, which hung in Greenmarket Square to be used as an alarm in the event of fire. Keep an eye out when you’re looking out to these hidden gems. It is hard to imagine but real lions once lurked behind the impressive gate flanked by two sculptures of lionesses. A part of the garden was used as a menagerie; the government enslaves were housed alongside lions and a tiger. Also when you walk along Paddock lane you will find paddocks, which used to house the game animals.
 
Today the garden is a popular venue for festivals, as well as being the home to South African National Gallery and many other museums. Just take a look around, there is lots to see!
Photo 1: by Mpaskevi - http://www.bluelightdistrict.org/wp/?p=3248 licenses under CC BY-SA 3.0
Photo 2: by Jorge Lascar - Flickr CC BY-SA 2.0 licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0]]>84cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-2-district-six--42676775When the apartheid government decided that District Six had to become a “white area” all the 60,000 non-white inhabitants had to move from the area.
One of the most distinctive areas of Cape Town was destroyed. The district was razed to the ground, in order to build houses and buildings for white people. Named the Cape Flats. Which so far never came. What remained is an open area where in addition to churches and mosques – which were not demolished – and some recent attempts to rebuild that tells the hidden story of Apartheid.
The changing exhibitions in the museum are interesting to visit. The exhibitions focus on a particular aspect of the glory life in District Six before the destruction. Equally special are the tours that you can take, given by former residents or family member of a former resident of the area. Photos, text and maps tell the story of district Six in the museum. A must visit.]]>1c8adab0-0eaa-49f8-ac8b-1a7d82be8aa4Sun, 27 Dec 2020 09:16:04 +0000izi Distribution ServicesIt was 1965, when the apartheid government swooped on District six in Cape Town. Until that time this area was a vibrant, multicultural area.  When the apartheid government decided that District Six had to become a “white area” all the 60,000...When the apartheid government decided that District Six had to become a “white area” all the 60,000 non-white inhabitants had to move from the area.
One of the most distinctive areas of Cape Town was destroyed. The district was razed to the ground, in order to build houses and buildings for white people. Named the Cape Flats. Which so far never came. What remained is an open area where in addition to churches and mosques – which were not demolished – and some recent attempts to rebuild that tells the hidden story of Apartheid.
The changing exhibitions in the museum are interesting to visit. The exhibitions focus on a particular aspect of the glory life in District Six before the destruction. Equally special are the tours that you can take, given by former residents or family member of a former resident of the area. Photos, text and maps tell the story of district Six in the museum. A must visit.]]>72cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-1-castle-of-good-hope--42676771For a hundred and fifty years, the castle was the symbolic heart of the Cape administration. It became the general and slave prison for the Cape colony; prisoners held here included indigenous Khoi people and enslaved people who were accused of transgressions against slave owners. In some prison cells and dungeons you can see still see the touching centuries- old poetry and graffiti painstakingly carved into the walls by the prisoners.
In 1936 the castle was declared a National Monument. The castle is well worth a visit. Now it houses the military personnel of the South-Africa army, the famous William Fehr Collection of historic artworks, the Castle Military Museum and ceremonial facilities for traditional Cape Regiments.
The castle is open daily from Monday to Saturday. And daily tours are conducted. So take a look inside to find out more about this impressive historical fort!


Photo 2: by Vincent Steenberg at nl.wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA 2.5]]>5207e669-b503-42f3-92d5-175983407562Sun, 27 Dec 2020 09:15:04 +0000izi Distribution ServicesYou’re now standing in front of the Castle of Good Hope. If you take a look at the main entrance it bears many reminders of the Dutch East India Company (VOC) at the Cape. The impressive fort is considered the best-preserved example of a VOC fort....For a hundred and fifty years, the castle was the symbolic heart of the Cape administration. It became the general and slave prison for the Cape colony; prisoners held here included indigenous Khoi people and enslaved people who were accused of transgressions against slave owners. In some prison cells and dungeons you can see still see the touching centuries- old poetry and graffiti painstakingly carved into the walls by the prisoners.
In 1936 the castle was declared a National Monument. The castle is well worth a visit. Now it houses the military personnel of the South-Africa army, the famous William Fehr Collection of historic artworks, the Castle Military Museum and ceremonial facilities for traditional Cape Regiments.
The castle is open daily from Monday to Saturday. And daily tours are conducted. So take a look inside to find out more about this impressive historical fort!


Photo 2: by Vincent Steenberg at nl.wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA 2.5]]>89cleanfull