Cape Town

Among the cities of the Western Cape, Cape Town stands out for its position between Table Mountain and Table Bay. The city spreads along the Atlantic-facing Cape Peninsula, where the flat-topped mountain forms the backdrop to the centre and Table Mountain National Park protects much of the surrounding coast and slopes. In Table Bay, Robben Island preserves the prison where Nelson Mandela was held for 18 years and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The brightly painted houses of Bo-Kaap reflect the city’s long-established Cape Muslim community, while the Castle of Good Hope recalls its Dutch East India Company origins. Move on to other webcams in the Western Cape to compare coastal and urban settings around Cape Town.

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