Rhodes Memorial, Stone monument at Devil's Peak, Cape Town, South Africa
The Rhodes Memorial stands on the slopes of Devil's Peak, featuring 49 granite steps leading to a bronze statue flanked by eight lion sculptures.
Built in 1912 by architects Herbert Baker and Francis Macey, the memorial commemorates Cecil John Rhodes, who served as Cape Colony prime minister from 1890.
The monument incorporates Greek temple architectural elements, with inscriptions from Rudyard Kipling's poem 'Burial' carved beneath the central bronze statue.
Located within Table Mountain National Park, the memorial opens daily from 9 AM to 5 PM with free entry and includes multiple parking spaces.
The site provides views of Table Bay, False Bay, and Helderberg mountain ranges while zebras and wildebeest graze on nearby slopes.
GPS coordinates: -33.95236,18.45895
Latest update: March 3, 2025 19:37
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