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Wynberg

Wynberg, Residential district in Cape Town, South Africa

Wynberg is a residential neighborhood in Cape Town stretching between Plumstead and Kenilworth with Victorian architecture lining Wolfe Street. The area contains multiple parks and green spaces woven throughout its residential streets.

British forces established a garrison town here in 1795 as a strategic post between Table Bay and False Bay. This military foundation shaped the area's early development.

Maynardville Park hosts open-air Shakespeare productions every summer that draw theater enthusiasts from across the city. The venue has become a gathering place where locals experience theater in a garden setting.

The railway station connects to the main line linking Cape Town and Simon's Town, while Main Road offers direct road access to both cities. Getting around the neighborhood and traveling further afield is straightforward from these two routes.

The Royal Cape Golf Club was founded in 1885 at Waterloo Green as South Africa's first golf club. This original facility remains in operation and represents an early chapter in the sport's local history.

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Elevation above the sea
49 m
GPS coordinates
-34.00417,18.47028
Latest update
December 7, 2025 19:25
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