V & A Waterfront in Cape Town
Posted by Brody on September 3, 2010Get out into the fresh ocean breeze as you take a stroll in some of Cape Towns most visited stops. Head over to the V&A Waterfront for a chance to get in some sight seeing, shopping and refreshments. There are a few historical sites to enjoy along the way and it is always peaceful to watch the boats bloat by in the harbor.
Enjoy seeing the historic Cape Town hotels along the water like the Victoria and Alfred Hotel. It is right along the Alfred Mall where visitors like to shop and dine. The building was built int he early 1900s and was used as a coal store, warehouse and baggage store.
In the near by areas visitors can see the Breakwater Prison that was built in 1860. The Chavonnes Battery is also an interesting stop along the way. It was built between 1714 and 1725 by the Dutch East India Company to help protect the Cape. Visit the first restaurant in the Cape Town harbor, the Harbour Cafe 1903.
See where the Port Captain’s headquarters were with the first office at the Clock Tower when it opened in 1882 and then to the Port Captain’s Building that opened in 1904.
If you plan to visit Robben Island, you may want to see the Robben Island Embarkation Building which is where the prisoners were held before moving to the Robben Island Prison. All in all there are some great things to see and experience along the V&A Waterfront.