Durbanville, Residential neighborhood north of Cape Town, South Africa
The Durbanville area extends across the slopes of Tygerberg hills, featuring tree-lined streets and spacious properties with private gardens.
Initially named Pampoenkraal, the settlement received its current name in 1886 in reference to Sir Benjamin D'Urban, Cape Colony governor from 1834 to 1838.
The Rust-en-Vrede cultural center, housed in an 1850 Cape Dutch building, contains a clay museum, art gallery, and monthly craft market.
The neighborhood connects to Cape Town's center through N1 highway, with a 30-kilometer drive to downtown and 20 kilometers to the international airport.
The Durbanville wine region produces wines from cooler climate grapes, with multiple estates offering tastings of Sauvignon Blanc and other varietals.
Location: City of Cape Town
Inception: 1825
GPS coordinates: -33.81667,18.85000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:49
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