Groote Schuur, Colonial estate in Rondebosch, South Africa
The Groote Schuur estate features a colonnaded veranda, formal gardens, and an avenue of pine trees against the backdrop of Devil's Peak.
Cecil Rhodes purchased this property in 1893 and commissioned architect Herbert Baker to renovate it after a significant fire damaged the structure in 1896.
Four Flemish tapestries from the 17th century decorate the interior, depicting representations of America, Africa, Europe, and Victory through detailed artistry.
Visitors must schedule tours two hours in advance and present their passports to access this high-security historical site on Klipper Road.
The Groote Schuur Minute, signed at this estate in 1990, marked a crucial agreement between Nelson Mandela and F.W. De Klerk toward South African peace.
Location: City of Cape Town
Architects: Herbert Baker
GPS coordinates: -33.96378,18.46400
Latest update: August 4, 2025 10:12
Devil's Peak
2.4 km
Rhodes Memorial
1.4 km
Heart of Cape Town Museum
2.5 km
Baxter Theatre Centre
953 m
Groote Schuur Zoo
502 m
Rondebosch Common
2 km
Mostert's Mill
1.3 km
Hartleyvale Stadium
3 km
MTN Sciencentre
2.8 km
Montebello Design Centre
939 m
Keurboom Park
1.7 km
Coornhoop
2.5 km
Rondebosch Library
781 m
Bolus Herbarium
835 m
Cape Town Science Centre
2.8 km
Statue of Cecil Rhodes
700 m
Vredenhof
1.5 km
UCT Irma Stern Museum
1.3 km
The Woolsack
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Irma Stern Museum
1.3 km
Sarah Baartman Hall
756 m
Bijou Theatre
3.4 km
Queen's Blockhouse
3 km
Rondebosch Golf Club
3.3 km
Mendi Memorial
1.1 km
Summer House
635 m
King's Blockhouse
1.9 km
Fernwood Peak
3.3 kmReviews
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