Wale St. x Adderley St. - Old
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Cape Town accommodation. One of the most famous streets in Cape Town is Adderley Street. It starts off at Heerengracht and ends at the entrance of the Company Gardens. Adderley Street is certainly Cape Town's most iconic street. Flanked by old buildings that are filled with offices of banks, iInsurance companies and financial groups, the street boasts an eclectic fusion of old with new.
Every Christmas season Adderley street is lit from top to bottom with spectacular lights that bring the street to life, in celebratation of a uniquely African Christmas.
The street was the originally named Heerengracht Street by the Dutch. It was renamed in 1850 and got its new name from British Parliamentarian Charles Bowyer Adderley, who campaigned against a plan by Britain to have Cape Town used as another colony for convicts. The lower section of the road beyond the fountain, still called Heerengracht, is the land that was reclaimed in the 1930's. The shore used to be roughly where the city centre is now, before the Foreshore was reclaimed.
The Golden Acre Centre side of Adderley street is home to renowned flower-sellers who sell a wide variety of flowers. These street vendors are energetic and colorful individuals who sell anything from roses to proteas (whichever is in season) at bargain prices. The mountain side of Adderley features the historic Dutch Reformed Groot Kerk (Great Church') with a flagship Edgars clothing department store opposite.A popular mall with shoppers is St George’s Mall. The many entrances to the mall lie on Adderley Street.
Adderley is always alive with entertainment provided by street artists, busker, musicians etc. The street is also lined with cafes and eateries and is a preferred place to relax among by visitors and tourist.
For a time during the Christmas season the street is blocked off for a family friendly street party including carnival rides and local music acts.
Cape Town’s Central Station is also located within close promixity, in front of which is an open market where one can find inexpensive shoes, clothing, handicraft good and a lot more.
Adderley Street is certainly worth a visit for anyone new in the Cape Town region.
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Things to do near Adderley Street
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The Golden Acre centre is a sprawling mall encompassing the Cape Town railway station and coach terminals. The mall has many passageways which sprawl beneath this area of the city, filled with eating spots and shopping spots alike, forming a vital pedestrian network. The complex warren of the Golde... [ read more... ] |
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The St George's Mall in the Centre of Cape Town was once a central road, but has now been bricked up and blocked off to traffic. This pedestrian walkway through the heart of the city is now lined with fashionable shops and and restaurants while the vast paved area that runs north to south through t... [ read more... ] |
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The 18th century Koopmans-De Wet House on Strand Street is one of its finest examples of the traditional Cape-Dutch architectural style, depicting both the elegance and opulence of the early Dutch-colonial rule in South Africa. Today, the home is maintained as a monument and decorated with fine art... [ read more... ] |
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The Cape Town Tourist Centre in Burg Street (off Strand Street) is a good place to start a tour of Cape Town. As the official source of tourism information, it stocks a huge selection of booklets, pamphlets and maps covering any aspect of tourism in the Cape Town and its surrounds. It is also conv... [ read more... ] |
Accommodation near Adderley Street
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This comfortable city hotel offers high-standard, luxurious accommodation within walking distance of the Cape Town Convention Centre and the prestigious V&A Waterfront. Situated in the Hub of Cape own Business District, with our entrance overlooking Thibault Square.... [ read more... ] |
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The suites are ideally for company executives, industry captains, or for medium term rentals for people relocating to the city. Guests can opt for self catering, or take advantage of being part of a hotel with its bar, restaurant, terrace and gym. Meals can be ordered through room service to be brou... [ read more... ] |
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This elegant penthouse apartment at the 4-star Fountains Hotel, epitomise luxurious city living. It has all the necessities and is within walking distance of some wonderful tourist spots.... [ read more... ] |
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This beautifully furnished apartment has all the amenities you'd expect from your own home, while enjoying the freedom of being able to walk to all the major city sights. A neat open plan kitchen in dark wood, granite and chrome opens out onto a living room that faces wall to ceiling glass doors tha... [ read more... ] |
