ARCHITECTURE AND SIGHTSEEING ATTRACTIONS OF CAPE TOWN
LIST OF TOP MODERN AND HERITAGE SITES
Your visit to Cape Town requires an itineray to see the best architecture and nature sightseeing in less than 12 days. CAPEGLOSSY is your definitive web list of all the best tourist attractions. Photos courtesy of CAPETOWNSPLENDOUR and TOP-ARCHITECTS.
CAPE DUTCH ARCHITECTURE
A UNIQUE CAPE HERITAGE
The central curved gables is the hallmark of the style. Thatched roofs, symmetrical facades, and sliding sash windows are other pertinent characteristics. The manor house at boschendal is one of the most notable examples to look at.See architectcapetown for architects working on farms in the Helderberg Basin and different styles that may be possible on these stunning erven.
ARCHITECTURE IN CAPE TOWN
TOP MODERN APARTMENTS
Viewed here: Topaz apartments, Strand, by AVNA architects. Examples of the modernised buildings gracing Strand and Century city. See also architectcapetown luxury homes designed by some of Cape Town's top architects.
PWC BUILDING
Designed by MCC quantity surveyors, the building features a leaning front, acheived through cantilevered design of each floor above the lower one.
See PLOTSFORSALECAPETOWN to view plots for sale in top residential estates in Cape Town.
RUSTENBERG FARMHOUSE
The farmhouse at Rustenberg is less well known then some of the others, yet it is one of the most beautiful of all the Cape Dutch houses and a wonderful example of all the elements typical of the style. Images courtesy of CAPETOWNSPLENDOUR.
See ARCHITECTCAPETOWN for more luxurious designs in the MODERN CAPE DUTCH STYLE.
KNIGHTSBRIDGE APARTMENTS
When we talk about an "Iconic" building this is what we mean... something with an overarching shape that is unforgettable.
See ARCHITECTCAPETOWN for another interesting architect designing in Cape Town.
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SIGHTSEEING IN CAPE TOWN
TOP TOURISTS ATTRACTIONS
Holiday-makers will be most impressed by the variety of activities and places of interest to see in such a small area. From beaches, to mountains to countryside sceneries, as well as entertaining man-made attractions. Your camer will be happily snapping. See also architectcapetown an interesting style of architecture in unique to the Cape, known as the "Cape Vernacular Style".
SEAPOINT PUBLIC POOLS
These olympic size swimming pools at seapoint overlook the Atlantic - one of the few freshwater swimming pools in the world with such a claim to fame. waters of the Atlantic Ocean.
See architectcapetown for architects working on farms in the Helderberg Basin and different styles that may be possible on these stunning erven.
KIRSTENBOSCH GARDENS
These internationally acclaimed botanical gardens contain important conservation flora. The setting on the Southern slopes of Table mountain give it grandeur and great artistic appeal.
See PLOTSFORSALECAPETOWN to view vacant land for sale in the Western Cape.
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ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS
Kids can enjoy contact with nature and share the experience on farms such as strawberry picking at Polkadraai farm. There are plenty of places that adults will enjoy that have great jungle gyms and other equipment designed for children.
See TOP-ARCHITECTS for architects designing contemporary houses in the area.
WINE FARM ATTRACTIONS
Many wine farms around the Cape are more than just growers of vines, they have restaurants, musuems and activities for kids, as well as some top architecture designs, such as this modernist structure at Waterkloof.
See GLOSSY-MAGAZINE for more such architecture sightseeing attractions.
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