Castle Street, city centre
Castle of Good Hope
Why this place
The Castle of Good Hope is a place to consider the institutions of colonial rule at the Cape. Its walls and courtyards give physical form to a history that includes the Dutch East India Company and the lives of people brought here under coercion. Pair the architecture with the exhibition material so that the visit includes the human history behind the site.
Wear comfortable shoes and bring sun protection for the open courtyards. Check the current exhibition and guided-tour arrangements before arriving. If you are also visiting District Six, leave a proper gap between the stops rather than compressing both histories into a quick circuit. Ask staff about the best accessible route through the site.
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Plan your visit
- Area
- Castle Street, city centre
- Allow
- 1.5 to 2 hours