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Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) Convention Square, 1 Lower Long Street, 021 410 5000, Cticc.co.za P9 Containing artworks and consisting of impressive spaces such as the 2000m2 Grand Ballroom, the CTICC hosts major events, including the Good Food & Wine Show (Goodfoodandwineshow.co.za), Decorex SA and congresses, as well as musical performances.
Castle of Good Hope Cnr Castle and Darling streets, 021 787 1260, Castleofgoodhope.co.za P32 Built in 1679, this beautifully preserved pentagonal Dutch East India Company (VOC) building is South Africa’s oldest surviving colonial building. Wander the courtyards, arcades, lawns and military museum, or join a guided tour. Military ceremonies take place at 10am and midday during the week.
Old Drill Hall, cnr Parade and Darling streets, 021 444 0983, Capetown.gov.za/library P20 Built in the late 1800s, this building was originally the place where soldiers drilled during bad weather. Today it’s a bustling library hosting various events and schoolholiday programmes.
62 Queen Victoria Street, 021 423 2669, Nlsa.ac.za P10 Occupying a beautiful domed Edwardian building, this centre, run by the National Library of South Africa, promotes reading and writing through events such as book discussions, launches, poetry readings and writing workshops. It also houses the Children’s Reading Centre, aimed at kids.
Houses of Parliament 120 Plein Street, 021 403 2266, Parliament.gov.za P10 This imposing red-and-white building with Corinthian columns has witnessed many pivotal moments in South African history, including the assassination of former prime minister Hendrik Verwoerd, the so-called architect of apartheid, in 1966. Call to arrange a free guided tour on weekdays.
Long Street Baths Cnr Long & Orange streets, 021 422 0100, Capetown.gov.za/ en/SportRecreation/Pages/ LongStreetBaths.aspx P10 Inside this Art Nouveau bathhouse, built in 1908, are Turkish baths, a 25m heated pool and a children’s pool. Call ahead to use the Turkish baths, which have a sauna and steam room with massages available. The pool is reserved for women between 10am and 2pm on Tuesdays.
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