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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #27 of 109 attractions in Cape Town
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Traveller Description: Credited as South Africa’s oldest building, this 17th-century castle houses various military personnel, historic artifacts and artworks.
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Attraction type: Castle
Address: Corner of Buitenkant and Strand streets Cape Town
South Africa
Tel: 27-21-787-1249
Fax: 27-21-787 1089

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“Recommended visit for military enthusiasts”
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4 of 5 stars
midway42
Minneapolis, Minnesota
7 Mar 2009

The Castle of Good Hope is Cape Town's version of Dresden's "The Zwinger:" an older structure (in this case Cape Town's oldest I believe) that now houses a variety of mini-museums on an array of topics. Upon entry you are given a small map of the building with a brief description of each location inside. The Castle Military Museum: The... more

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Corner of Buitenkant and Strand streets, Cape Town, South Africa
Tel: 27-21-787-1249 Fax: 27-21-787 1089