Berlin Wall at St George’s Mall
A New Treasure for St George’s Mall – a piece of the Berlin Wall St George’s Mall has landed itself a new treasure in the form of a big chunk of the famous Berlin Wall which was given to former president Nelson Mandela in the 1990s. Continued…
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The Taj Cape Town: Heritage and 5-star luxury in the heart of Cape Town
Adding to an important part of the Central City’s character and vibe, the new Taj Cape Town is a luxury, 5-star hotel right in the vibrant heart of the Central City. Continued…
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15 on Orange: luxury at its best
Walking through the entrance of the new 15 on Orange hotel on Grey’s Pass, is a true “red carpet” moment as you enter the foyer on a unique red stone floor where dedicated lifts wait to take you to the reception area on the next level. Continued…
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The Grand Parade – oldest public square
When great events in this city’s history have unfurled, the Grand Parade has always provided the stage for the public’s participation and reaction to these historical moments. Continued…
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Pier Place – Engaging with lifelike statues
A public square in the Foreshore, that is probably best known for its collection of life size and lifelike statues of people under a canopy of trees, Continued…
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Heerengracht – The gentlemen’s walk
Heerengracht (“Gentlemen’s Walk”) was the name given to the road that became Adderley Street in 1850 and is South Africa’s oldest thoroughfare: Continued…
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Thibault Square – Lunch time meeting place
Located at the very end of St Georges Mall, Thibault Square is where the employees from the surrounding offices come to eat lunch, Continued…
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Creating meeting places in public space
While the need for public spaces to enable a city’s residents to meet, their children to run free and its visionaries to be able to sit on a park bench and day dream, has never been doubted by forward-thinking urban planners, the role of the public space was questioned by one of the world’s leading architects and urban thinkers, Continued…
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Church Square – Slavery remembered
From its original design as a square designed to serve the Groote Kerk, Church Square has been reclaimed from its more recent function as a car park to become an attractive open space close to parliament. Continued…
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Jetty Square – Ghostly sharks
Around the corner from Pier Place is Jetty Square, a small public space surrounded by hotels and restaurants. Continued…
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