Three-minute guide to Cape Town
The top things to see and do in South Africa's creative and most beautiful city.
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Twenty Reasons to visit Cape Town
On January 1, Cape Town takes over from Helsinki as World Design Capital for 2014.
A contemporary art gallery that's unlike anything you've seen
The former grain silo housing this new art gallery is just as arresting as its contents.
Cape Town's greatest attraction most tourists miss
Cape Town's Kirstenbosch could well be the world's best botanical garden.
A tour through one of Cape Town's townships
A tour excursion leads a small group into another world in Cape Town.
Where to see South Africa's cutest critters
Check your bags before you leave - these cute critters get in everywhere.
A luxury train journey straight out of Agatha Christie
It has the mysterious Russians, the cocktails, and the requirement to dress for dinner: the only thing missing from this luxury rail trip is Agatha Christie - and a body.
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One of the most physically beautiful cities on earth, Cape Town is dominated by the striking Table Mountain, offering incredible views of the city, ocean and surrounds. A sophisticated, modern city, Cape Town offers great dining, a fascinating culture and history (Robben Island, where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned, is a must) and some of the best beaches in South Africa.
