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Port Elizabeth accommodation. Anybody visiting Port Elizabeth cannot miss a visit to Donkin Street, and the neighbouring Donkin Reserve. Donkin Street is lined with Victorian style houses built between 1860 and 1880, lending it a unique charm.
Donkin Street was declared a national monument in 1967 due to its architechtural significance.
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Next to Donkin Street is the Donkin Reserve - a park that sits atop a hill in the centre of Port Elizabeth.
The reserve has been a national monument since 1938 and houses local attractions including the Donkin Lighthouse and the Donkin Memorial.
The Donkin Memorial is a pyramid shaped stone struc... [ read more... ] |
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Donkin Lighthouse stands tall in Port Elizabeth’s Donkin Reserve. Built in 1861, this National Monument offers a magnificent 360 degree view of the surrounding city. When first built, the Donkin Lighthouse was much lower than its current
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The main public library in Port Elizabeth was built in 1935. There is a prominent statue of Queen Victoria which stands proudly in front of the building terracotta façade imported from England. The façade was numbered and assembled piece by piece on location.
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No. 7 Castle Hill, once a Settlers cottage, is now a museum. The cottage, built in 1827, is the on eof the oldest surviving building of its kind.
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Accommodation near Donkin Street
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We offer private and dormitory accommodation ideal for cost conscious visitors to Port Elizabeth. Suitable for holidaymakers, backpackers, families, groups and contractors
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Fully equipped self catering & self service apartment. Situated nearby all major attractions with easy access to all major roads and site seeing. Within walking distance from 24/7 KwikSpar, internet cafe, shops, cinemas, parks, coffee shops, etc.Sleeps max 4 persons. Double bed in main bedroom and i... [ read more... ] |
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Guesthouse on Irvine is Value for Money, stylish, convenient and comfortable accommodation suitable for local and foreign business and leisure travellers, families and tour groups. Centrally located, secure and private in a newly refurbished original Victorian home.... [ read more... ] |
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Situated in the heart of Port Elizabeth in the exclusive suburb of Mill Park lie King Georges and Newlands Guesthouses. We have graciously restored two of Port Elizabeth's oldest houses into 4 star Guesthouses, offering exclusivity, comfort and personalised service. ... [ read more... ] |
