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  1. The Castle of Good Hope (Dutch: Kasteel de Goede Hoop; Afrikaans: Kasteel die Goeie Hoop) is a bastion fort built in the 17th century in Cape Town, South Africa. Originally located on the coastline of Table Bay , following land reclamation the fort is now located inland.

  2. Built by the DEIC between 1666 and 1679, the Castle of Good Hope is the oldest existing colonial building in South Africa. It replaced an older fort called the Fort de Goede Hoop which was constructed from clay and timber and built by Jan van Riebeeck, the first Commander of the Cape.

  3. Dec 9, 2016 · Learn about the history and features of the Castle of Good Hope, the oldest colonial building in South Africa and a symbol of Cape Town's military and cultural past. Explore its two museums, expansive grounds, and iconic bastions named after the Dutch Prince of Orange.

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  4. Nov 24, 2020 · Learn about the oldest surviving colonial building in South Africa, built by the Dutch East India Company as a maritime replenishment station and a military base. Explore its history, exhibitions, and attractions, such as the dungeon and the military museum, at this historic site in Cape Town.

  5. Built between 1666 and 1679, the Castle is known as the oldest surviving building in South Africa and has been the centre of civilian, political and military life at the Cape from approximately 1679. In its current state, the Castle arguably represents one of the best preserved 17th century DEIC architecture on the entire globe.

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  7. Feb 26, 2024 · One such historical tale unfolds within the robust walls of The Castle of Good Hope, a 17th-century bastion fort that is part of the city’s colonial past. We will explore everything you need to know, things to do at the Castle of Good Hope and what tickets are available for this iconic landmark.

  8. Jun 26, 2019 · Read all about the oldest colonial building in South Africa: the Castle of Good Hope. The guide includes history, things to see and visitor info.

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