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Nov 24, 2020 · The Castle of Good Hope was built by the Dutch East India Company (VOC) between 1666 and 1679 as a maritime replenishment station, but became a thriving settlement for military personnel and civilians alike. Imposing and expansive, the castle casts a very distinct pentagonal shape across Cape Town.
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.
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.
The Castle of Good Hope is one of South Africa’s oldest historical landmarks and is also viewed as a bastion of South Africa’s colonial past. Now, it welcomes visitors both local and international, who want to learn more about the history and heritage of the Cape.
One of the best-known attractions of Cape Town is the Cape of Good Hope Castle, South Africa. It is South Africa’s oldest building, and locals know the Castle of Good Hope as “The Castle”. It has been a historical monument since 1936.
Built between 1666 and 1679 by the Dutch East India Company, the Castle of Good Hope is regarded as the oldest remaining colonial building in South Africa – and stands as a distinct reminder of the country’s complex colonial past.
T he Castle of Good Hope is the oldest surviving colonial building in South Africa and a well-known Capetonian landmark. The castle was built by the Dutch East India Company as a replenishment station for their ships journeying from Europe to the East on trading expeditions.
