Cape Town - Tavern of the Sea's
Since its foundation in 1652 as a way station for vessels of the Dutch East India Company, Cape Town has been in the business of welcoming transoceanic sailors seeking rest, refreshment and repair.
The leader of the original settlement, Jan van Riebeeck, chose it for the fresh water cascading down the mountain, while today's visitors are more attracted to the new cable car going up it.
Van Riebeeck built a fortress to protect the harbor and planted fields of vegetables and fruits to supply passing sailors.
Cape town has also adopted the mantle ‘Cape of Storms’ as well as ‘Cape of Good Hope”
The leader of the original settlement, Jan van Riebeeck, chose it for the fresh water cascading down the mountain, while today's visitors are more attracted to the new cable car going up it.
Van Riebeeck built a fortress to protect the harbor and planted fields of vegetables and fruits to supply passing sailors.
Cape town has also adopted the mantle ‘Cape of Storms’ as well as ‘Cape of Good Hope”
In the 21st century Cape Town is a thriving metropolis
But some of its early history stands dwarfed by modern buildings
City on the left, Sea Point on the right, snuggled around Signal Hill
Sea Point is one of the most densely populated suburbs of Cape Town.
Sea-side suburb of Camps Bay
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The city from the south
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From across the bay
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The city from the top of Table Mountain
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The old harbour
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