V&A Waterfront, Waterfront complex at Cape Town harbor, South Africa
The V&A Waterfront spans 123 hectares along Cape Town's harbor, featuring retail spaces, entertainment venues, and dining establishments against Table Mountain's silhouette.
Prince Alfred initiated the harbor's construction in 1860 by placing the first stone, marking the beginning of what would become South Africa's most visited destination.
The Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa and numerous outdoor performance spaces within the waterfront display South African artistic expressions and creative works.
The waterfront contains 450 shops, 80 restaurants, 13 hotels, and multiple parking facilities, with regular bus services connecting it to Cape Town's central areas.
The Clock Tower, painted red and constructed in Victorian architectural style, stands as a navigational marker and central point within South Africa's oldest working harbor.
Location: City of Cape Town
Website: http://www.waterfront.co.za/
Address: Cape Town, 8001, South Africa 8001 Cape Town
Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 09:00-21:00
Phone: +27214087600
Website: http://waterfront.co.za
GPS coordinates: -33.90306,18.42278
Latest update: May 28, 2025 11:44
Cape Town progresses between sea and mountains with a pace that varies from neighborhood to neighborhood. As soon as you follow the Atlantic coast, the air becomes cooler, and then the city broadens towards the peaks where trails climb along rocky slopes. You then pass through older streets with colorful facades that catch the eye before reaching gardens stretching at the foot of Table Mountain. The recent history remains very present, and the traces of apartheid can still be felt when visiting the island where many political prisoners were held. Markets bring a lively, bustling atmosphere, much like the beaches where swimmers and marine animals mingle. This selection highlights places that define Cape Town’s spirit, allowing you to explore the city through its panoramas, neighborhoods, and heritage.
Non-Violence
304 m
Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa
587 m
Foreshore Freeway Bridge
1.3 km
Two Oceans Aquarium
730 m
Granger Bay Boulevard
449 m
Green Point Stadium
1.3 km
Portside Tower
1.5 km
1 Thibault Square
1.8 km
Nobel Square
484 m
Chavonnes Battery
465 m
Statue of Bartolomeu Dias
1.7 km
Triangle House
1.8 km
Cape Medical Museum
871 m
Mouille Point Lighthouse
349 m
Cape Town Diamond Museum
460 m
Breekwatervuurtoring, Kaapstadhawe
1.1 km
Metlife Centre
1.5 km
V&A Waterfront clock tower
383 m
Goodman Gallery Cape Town
1.4 km
Synchrolift, Port of Cape Town
713 m
Robben Island Embarkation Building
194 m
Iziko South African Maritime Centre
382 m
Morphous
1.8 km
Grain Silo, V&A Waterfront
597 m
Old Port Captain's Building, V&A Waterfront
361 m
Victoria and Alfred Waterfront Swing Bridge
370 m
Bascule Bridge, V&A Waterfront
574 m
Time ball tower, V&A Waterfront
458 mReviews
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