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23 March 2024

SIMON'S TOWN

 Headquarters of the South African Navy. Named after Governor Simon van der Stel and used as winter anchorage since 1741. The quaint village of Simon's Town situated on the False Bay coast a leisurely 30-minute drive from Cape Town, has managed to preserve its historic character of naval tradition and history. An ideal holiday resort with scenic walks, bird life, fishing, boating and swimming at many famous beaches ... for the complete holiday ... relax in Simon's Town. The main street, known as Historical Mile, contains 21 buildings more than 150 years old.

Simon's Town

 Sign board * St. George Street * Statue of "Just Nuisance" * Aerial view of Simon's Town /1994/

 

Places of interest:

Able Seaman Just Nuisance: A bronze statue of the famous dog in Jubilee Square, the mascot of sailors stationed at Simonstown.
Simon's Town Museum: A large variety of exhibits showing the history of Simon's Town and its involvement with the naval port and dockyard.
Admiralty House: Built in 1740, in Cape-Dutch style.
Train Trip: The railway line follows the coastline between Simon's Town and Muizenberg and offers magnificent views.
Also: En route to Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve, Mineral World & Topstones, SA Naval Museum, Treasure Coast Art Route,
 

1 comment:

  1. Cudne miejsce. Nie byłam jeszcze. Pozdrawiam z grafomanią na happy easter:
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    Dobra, co z serca do serca płynie
    I dużo pięknej wiosny wokół,
    Niechaj w radości czas ten minie,
    w miłości, która jak co roku
    nadzieję niesie, zieleń, kwiaty
    i słońce co wszystko rozjaśni!
    Niechaj w tym świętym, pięknym czasie,
    nie będzie smutków ani waśni,
    niech tylko dobro w nas rozkwita,
    jak wiosna, co Wielkanoc wita.

    Szczęśliwego, wspaniałego Czasu życzę Ci na te Święta. :)

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