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Auwal Mosque
This is South Africas oldest mosque since it was established in 1798. The property was
donated to honor Imam Abdullah Kadi Salaam in gratitude for his lessons in Islam. The
Quran, which he wrote based from memory while he was still in prison could be seen here
as well.
2. Boulders Beach
The Boulders Beach is considered the home of the citys biggest penguin colony. Inside a
protective cove, visitors can experience swimming alongside with them. Penguins could be
spotted roaming around or sunning themselves on the rocks.
3. Cape of Good Hope Natural Reserve
Various trails that youll find in the Cape of Good Hope Natural Reserve usually lead to
shipwrecks, lighthouses or tidal pools. Inside, you might also spot some animals such as
sugarbirds or zebra. Guests could also try out the Flying Dutchman funicular which would
take them from the Cape Point to the upper lighthouse.
4. Castle of Good Hope
Known as South Africas oldest surviving colonial building, the Castle of Good Hope was
built to ward off British attacks. The place still remains as Cape Towns military seat and
houses a military museum that showcases different military items.
5. Centre for the Book
The Centre for the Book is built for book lovers or basically for anyone who would want to
cultivate their passion to write and read quality materials. The place also serves as venues
for writing workshops or press releases.
6. Central Methodist Mission
This Gothic revivalist church has spirea that could be likened to needles. While the outside
of the church is noisy and busy, the atmosphere inside is quite serene and peaceful. The
Central Methodist Mission Church is worth a visit and marvel the structures impressive
architecture.
7. Clock Tower Precinct
This structure was initially built as a port captains office where he could see and check the
arrivals and departure of ships from his mirrored bureau. The Clock Tower Precinct also
houses the Chavonnes Ruins, one of South Africas oldest European structures.
8. Drakenstein Lion Park
The Drakenstein Lion Park is for animal and adventure lovers who would want to see real
life lions. The park features captive-born lions who are roaming around the area where
guests could see and observe them.

9. Church Street Antiques Market

The Church Street Antiques Market is a cobbled stretch of shops and stalls selling coins,
plastic jewellery and porcelain items. This area also provides a variety of goods and items
ranging from fashionable goods, antiques or artsy crafts.

10. Bronze Age Art Sculpture House & Foundry


While touring around this site, the slight smell of molten metal would immediately be
noticeable. Inside this place, visitors would see sculptures ranging from commercialized
ones up to impressive works done by famous artists like Claudette Schreuder.

11. Boulders African Penguin Colony


This place enables visitors to wander along the boardwalk leading to the penguins breeding
ground. Here, you enjoy seeing them roam and waddle around, or swim into the waters.

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