Victoria & Alfred Waterfront
About the place
- Country : South Africa , Cape Town
- Address : 19 Dock Rd, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
- Category : Islands and Beaches
Victoria & Alfred Waterfront
Overview:
• The Victoria & Alfred Waterfront in Cape Town is one of the most visited tourist destinations in South Africa, with an average of 24 million visitors per year.
• The waterfront is located in the oldest operating port in the Southern Hemisphere, and it is characterized by stunning views, with the green Table Mountain Park behind it, and the ocean waters surrounding it.
• It was designed as a mixed-use project covering 123 hectares, to include residential and commercial properties, hotels, restaurants, and leisure facilities for local and international visitors.
• The waterfront also includes a number of heritage sites and widely known tourist attractions, and plays an important role in the economic development of the country in general.
A tour in Victoria and Alfred Waterfront:
• You can visit the "Chavonnes Museum", the oldest heritage site in the port that was built in the 18th century, and includes many archaeological exhibits, and the global interactive "Springbok Museum", which tells the story of South Africa through its traditional game, rugby.
• You can also visit the "Clock Tower", which was built in the Victorian Gothic style in 1882 and is a symbol of Cape Town's old port.
• You can also cross the "movable suspension bridge" linking the "Victoria Basin and Alfred Basin", which will give you the opportunity to take exciting photos for the port.
• Take a tour of the "Robinson Dry Marina", the oldest of its kind in the world, which was laid by Prince Alfred in 1882.
• You and your children can enjoy visiting the Two Oceans Aquarium, which includes many types of marine life and offers many activities for adults and children.
Resources:
Tripadvisor website
Urtrips website