List of heritage sites near Cape Town

Type of site: Farmstead
Current use: Hotel, restaurant & vault.

Historically, the area holds substantial cultural importance, reflecting the interactions between the indigenous Khoisan people and early European settlers. The rivers played a crucial role in the development of Cape Town, providing water for agriculture and settlement.

The Millennium Facility plays a crucial role in preserving the island's legacy, offering resources and programs that highlight its past. The facility supports various activities, including archival research, exhibitions, and educational programs, aimed at fostering a deeper understanding of the island's role in South Africa's struggle for freedom and democracy.

Historically, Signal Hill served as a strategic point for signaling approaching ships. During the colonial era, a signaling station was established here to communicate with ships entering Table Bay. Today, remnants of this signaling heritage can still be seen in the form of a distinctive noon gun that fires daily, a tradition dating back to the early 1800s.

Today, the Blaauwberg Battlefield is preserved as a heritage site, commemorating the bravery and sacrifice of those who fought on both sides.

Type of site: Vault. The architecture is most interesting and there is reason to believe that it is the work of the well-known architect Hermann Schutte.

Woodstock, adjacent to Salt River, was an industrial hub known for its factories and Victorian-era homes. Today known for its vibrant street art scene, galleries, boutiques, and artisanal coffee shops.

The Koornhoop dovecot stands as a rare example of Cape Dutch architecture, characterized by its thatched roof and rounded walls punctuated with small pigeonholes.

Situated in Sea Point, a vibrant coastal suburb known for its scenic promenade and cosmopolitan atmosphere, Salisbury House has served various purposes over the years, including residential apartments and commercial spaces.

The survivors' campsite serves as a poignant reminder of the challenges faced by early European explorers in unfamiliar and often harsh environments. It commemorates their resilience and resourcefulness in adapting to new surroundings, forging relationships with local inhabitants, and ultimately laying the groundwork for future Dutch settlement in the Cape Colony.

The Congregational Church has been a place of worship, fellowship, and community engagement for generations.

The house features Cape Dutch and Georgian architectural styles, characterized by flat roofs, gabled facades, and sash windows.

From the beginning of the settlement at the Cape, the commanders were concerned Type of site: Fort. This fortress was hastily built in 1781, when an attack by British forces on the Cape was expected. A conical kiln, probably for making bricks, was added some 50 years later.