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The Bartolomeu Dias Museum Complex in Mossel Bay, South Africa is home to the famous 500 year old Post Office Tree and life-size replica of the Dias Caravel.
- The Complex
It is here where the Portuguese seafarer Bartolomeu Dias,...
- Attractions
Entrance Fees. Complex Entry. Adults: R 30 Pensioners (SA...
- The Granary
During the development of the Bartolomeu Dias Museum...
- Ethno-Botanical Garden
Bartolomeu Dias Museum. Home; Explore . The Complex ... The...
- The Fountain
This freshwater spring at the Museum marks the site thought...
- Munrohoek Cottages
Munrohoek Cottages. The cottages at Munro Bay were built in...
- Our Gift Shop
Complex Entry. Adults: R 30 Pensioners (SA Citizens): R 20...
- The Complex
The Bartolomeu Dias Museum Complex (also spelled "Bartholomeu") is the second biggest provincial museum affiliated to the Western Cape Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport in South Africa. It is located at Mossel Bay.
It is here where the Portuguese seafarer Bartolomeu Dias, the first European who managed to sail around the southern tip of Africa, landed in 1488. Dias’s journey not only opened the sea route between Europe and Asia but would eventually lead to the colonisation of southern Africa.
Bartolomeu Dias Museum Complex. 718 reviews. #4 of 40 things to do in Mossel Bay. Speciality Museums. Write a review. What people are saying. “ Quirky but so informative ” Mar 2023. ... setting out the importance and influence that Portuguese explorers had for Europeans in opening up not only South... “ The Search for Spices ” Feb 2024.
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Book your tickets online for Bartolomeu Dias Museum Complex, Mossel Bay: See 718 reviews, articles, and 655 photos of Bartolomeu Dias Museum Complex, ranked No.4 on Tripadvisor among 39 attractions in Mossel Bay.
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Bartolomeu Dias Museum Complex. 716 reviews. #4 of 39 things to do in Mossel Bay. Speciality Museums. Write a review. What people are saying. “ South African history ” Dec 2022. South African history. By Elvie007. “ Excellent museum! Dec 2020. It has a shell museum,small aquarium,fossils, postal tree and lots more.
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The Bartolomeu Dias Museum Complex is a celebration of Mossel Bay’s rich history and cultural heritage. It serves as a testament to the bravery and determination of Bartolomeu Dias, who was the first European to reach the southern tip of Africa, and the early settlers who followed in his footsteps.
