Victoria & Alfred Waterfront description and photos - South Africa: Cape Town (Topic)

Victoria & Alfred Waterfront description and photos - South Africa: Cape Town. Detailed information about the attraction. Description, photographs and a map showing the nearest significant objects. Title in English - Victoria & Alfred Waterfront.

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The V&A Waterfront is one of Cape Town's most popular attractions. The entire Victorian Harbor area was completely rebuilt in the early 1990s. Today it is a lively area with many restaurants, bars, shops and entertainment venues. Historic buildings line the coastal walkway with modern shopping malls, museums and cinemas in the same style.

Despite the large flow of tourists, the harbor continues to operate, thus adding even more attractiveness and charm this area. Here you can also go on a fascinating two-hour boat trip around the harbor on the small schooner Victoria Wharf or the sailboat Camps Bay.

Variety of shops, The restaurants and entertainment venues of the V&A Waterfront are unmatched. Such as Victoria Wharf featuring Gucci, Jimmy Choo and Burberry attracts 10 million visitors a year.

Visitors to the Two oceans aquarium will enjoy an exciting tour of the museum, dedicated to the history of shipping from prehistoric times to the present day. Boat trips along the harbor and along the coast are always popular with holidaymakers. You can ride the Ferris wheel. The Information Center can provide maps and times for special events scheduled for the day.

There is a daily ferry from the pier next to the Exhibition and Information Center, near the Clock Tower, to Robben Island. Guided tour and bus tour on the island includes a visit to the prison with a view of the limestone quarry, The Garrison Church (1841), the Lighthouse (1863), the Church of the Leper (1895) and the birds that inhabit the island such as penguins, ostriches, ibises and others.

Located between Robben Island and Table Mountain in the center of the working Cape Town Harbor, V&A Waterfront has become the most visited destination in South Africa. Magnificent sea and mountains, exciting shopping and entertainment centers mingle with working business offices, world-class hotels and luxury marina apartments.

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