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Situated on the West Coast of South Africa, near L’agulles, is Cape Town, which forms the most Southern point of the African continent. Many consider this area one of the most beautiful parts of the world due to its well-known and most miraculous Table Mountain. Cape Town’s costal location lends itself to a moderate climate experiencing rainfall in the winter and very strong seasonal winds. The city’s inhabitants are known for their laid-back attitude, which contributes to the Cape’s cultural heritage.

The History Of Cape Town
An interesting piece of information about the “Cape of Good Hope” - It was called “The Cape of Storms” earlier by Bartolomeus Dias, who arrived here in 1488. Ten years later, the famous Portugal traveler Vasco de Gama arrived here, the Portuguese monopolized their trade with the countries in the East and the Europeans got used with the khoi-khoi. This could be one of the basic reasons for the cultural diversity of Cape Town. From 1652, Cape Town served as the transit spot for the ships to refill their food and water reserves, once Jan Van Riebeek had setup a permanent settlement, which facilitated the Eastern trade to a great extent. The increasing need for food for the passing ships led to the cultivation of crops in the area and thus the employment of Slaves for doing cultivation jobs. These slaves migrated from various cultures and also played a major role in the Cape’s diversity of cultural heritage.

Tourism
The New Year celebration is filled with a lot of activity from the  “Kaapse Klopse” or also named as the “The Coon Carnival Festival”. It is celebrated on the first of January in Cape Town. The festival is marked with variety of cultural activities in the St. George’s Mall. The instruments like bongo drums, xylophones and flutes play the tunes for people to dance on the streets. To be precise, the whole town will be seen on the streets dancing and merrymaking to mark the day of the new year. The parade by the dancing people is a feast to everyone’s eyes. It is an unforgettable experience for the foreign visitors. This is also a cultural activity improving the cultural bond between various nations and communities in the continent once known as a dark continent. The dances are given a colorful touch by the Cape’s Malay choirs and the many church choirs. Thus the Cape people safeguard the cultural heritage.

If you are touring to this beautiful city you will find it easy to get around with the attractive Cape Town car rental deals available.

Architecture And Robben Island
Cape Town is an eclectic mix of different cultures. It’s architectural roots are a mix of traditional British, Dutch and modern African. Many of the Dutch structures located in the old Cape, are traditional and represent the city’s history and heritage. For those citizens who are unable to pay for housing; they construct their own abodes with a mixture of design, material and imagination. Known as “shack chic”, many of the residents have designed their own houseing with scrap material. A visit to the city is not complete until you’ve taken a boat ride to Robben Island. It was here that political prisoners were kept during the years of Apartheid. Here, Nelson Mandela was imprisoned for over 27 years. After his release, he went on to become South Africa’s most recognized leader. Robben Island is a must-see attraction, which has been preserved as a museum to remind us of past mistakes and ensure that they do not ever happen again.

The Castle Of Good Hope And Table Mountain
A popular tourist attraction in Cape Town is the Castle of Good Hope. It is located in the center of Cape Town. As South Africa’s oldest remaining stone building, it is not only a tourist attraction but serves as the headquarters for the Western Cape military. Tourists will find a wonderful museum and great food as well then visiting the castle. The thing that Cape Town’s probably most known for is its flat mountain called “Table Mountain”. There you will find an exciting cable car service that will take you to the top of the mountain where you can then enjoy a meal at the popular restaurant at the top while experiencing the breathtaking view of the whole Cape Town.

Cape Town in South Africa is a centre of tourist attraction. Hiring a car to take you around the city, is as worth as getting a flight to Cape Town. The city is well known for its numerous hotels, lodges, guesthouses and good restaurants giving you the best of food and accommodation possible. It is a worthwhile tourist spot because of the variety it offers in music, food, architecture and also people.