Graaff-Reinet, Historic colonial town in Eastern Cape, South Africa
Graaff-Reinet stretches along the Sundays River at 756 meters elevation, surrounded by the vast landscapes of the Great Karoo plateau region.
The Dutch East India Company established this settlement in 1786, making it the fourth oldest town in South Africa and a central point for frontier trading.
The Dutch Reformed Church, built to accommodate 1500 people, displays architectural elements influenced by Salisbury Cathedral and dominates the town center.
The town functions as a primary market center for the regional sheep farming industry, with specialization in mohair and ostrich products.
The Valley of Desolation in Camdeboo National Park presents rock formations and cliff faces that rise 120 meters from the valley floor.
Location: Camdeboo Local Municipality
Inception: 1786
Elevation above the sea: 756 m
GPS coordinates: -32.25222,24.54056
Latest update: May 27, 2025 12:23
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