With its majestic Table Mountain backdrop, Cape Town is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. A harmonious blend of architectural styles reflects the tastes of dictates of the past as well as today's more functional requirements. Between the high-rise office blocks, Edwardian and Victorian buildings have been meticulously preserved, and many outstanding examples of Cape Dutch architecture are found. Narrow, cobble stone streets and the strongly Islamic ambience of the Bo-Kaap enhance the cosmopolitan feeling of the city. Cape Town is a melting pot of cultures

Cape Town shopping options invite you to endlessly browse. Elegant malls such as the Victoria Wharf at the V&A Waterfront, antique shops, craft markets, flea markets and art galleries abound. Specialist boutiques offer an enticing array of unusual items not readily obtainable elsewhere. Gourmets and lovers of fine wines have a treat in store, with the Constantia Winelands producing some of the finest wines worldwide.

Cape Town City Bowl

Fondly known as the ‘mother city’, Cape Town lies in the bowl of Table Mountain, more often than not shrouded in cloud from the prevailing Summer South-Easter (‘Cape Doctor’) wind, and one of the world’s most recognizable landmarks. The heart of Cape Town’s city, her centre, is one of the only major Central Business Districts in South Africa, if not the world, that is currently experiencing enormous growth and urban revival.

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