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The Rhodes Memorial is a monument on Devil's Peak in Cape Town, South Africa, a memorial to the English-born South African politician Cecil John Rhodes. It was designed by architect Herbert Baker . Location. The memorial is situated at Rhodes's favourite spot on the lower slopes of Devil's Peak.
- 1912
- Cape granite and bronze
- Sir Herbert Baker
- Cape Town
Dec 20, 2023 · Rhodes Memorial is a must-visit attraction for anyone visiting Cape Town. The memorial and surrounding area offer a fascinating glimpse into the life and legacy of Cecil John Rhodes, as well as stunning views of the city and the natural beauty of Table Mountain National Park.
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Dec 22, 2014 · History of the Rhodes Memorial. Rhodes owned much of the lower slopes of Table Mountain. Upon his death, he bestowed the land to the nation. Today, the upper campus of the University of Cape Town and Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens is on this land. Built in 1912, the memorial offers spectacular views of Cape Town that face north-east.
Cape Town. Partly modelled on the arch at London’s Hyde Park Corner, this monumental granite memorial stands on the eastern slopes of Table Mountain, at a spot where the mining magnate and former prime minister Cecil Rhodes used to admire the view. The 49 steps, one for each year of Rhodes’ life, are flanked by pairs of proud lions; the top ...
Rhodes Memorial is a national landmark which lies within the Table Mountain National Park. It stands on the slopes of Devil's Peak, on the Northern flank of Table Mountain and offers stunning views of industrial Cape Town, out over the airport and the Cape Flats.
A national landmark, Rhodes Memorial lies within the Table Mountain National Park and the views from up here are stunning, offering panoramic vistas of industrial Cape Town, out over the airport and the Cape Flats, and on a clear day, the Helderberg and Hottentots Holland Mountain range.
Rhodes Memorial is a structure that was built in 1912 on the slopes of Devil's Peak a short hike below the block house, and above the University of Cape Town. The edifice was built by Sir Herbert Baker in remembrance of Cecil John Rhodes who lived between the years 1853 to the year 1902.
