Gardens, Cape Town

#56 among attractions in Cape Town

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Gardens is an inner-city suburb of Cape Town located just to the south of the city centre located in the higher elevations of the "City Bowl" and directly beneath Table Mountain and Lion's Head. It is an affluent neighbourhood populated mostly by young professionals and contains numerous chic restaurants, hotels, boutique shops and loft apartments. The suburb is also a hub for the Cape Town creative industry, home to e.tv at Longkloof Studios and many modelling agencies, production and publishing companies and associated industries. ()

Alternative names: Area: 0.73 mi²Coordinates: 33°56'0"S, 18°24'30"E

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Gardens – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Statues of Louis Botha, Labia Theatre, Iziko South African National Gallery, Company's Garden.

0.7 miNE
Monuments and statues
Statues of Louis Botha
19 min walk • The Statues of Louis Botha stand as a testament to South Africa's complex history, serving as monuments to a controversial figure in the nation's past. Louis Botha was the first Prime Minister of the Union of South Africa and a key military leader during the Second...
~1700 ftNE
Nightlife, Theater, Concerts and shows
Labia Theatre, Cape Town
9 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Cape Town, the Labia Theatre stands as a cherished gem among cinema enthusiasts and a beacon of cultural heritage. This independent movie theatre, with its quaint charm and old-world ambiance, offers a unique cinematic experience far removed...
0.6 miNE
Major museum for African and European art
Iziko South African National Gallery, Cape Town
16 min walk • The Iziko South African National Gallery stands as a cultural beacon in the heart of Cape Town, showcasing a rich tapestry of art that spans both historical and contemporary works. This premier art museum is not just a repository of artworks but a vibrant space for the...
0.6 miNE
Park, Garden
Company's Garden, Cape Town
17 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Cape Town, South Africa, lies the verdant oasis known as the Company's Garden. This historic park, established in the early 17th century by the Dutch East India Company, was originally created as a refreshment station for ships passing the Cape...
0.7 miNE
Memorial
Cecil John Rhodes Statue, Cape Town
18 min walk • The Cecil John Rhodes Statue is a monument erected at Company's Garden in Cape Town. The statue was erected in 1908. It features a full body replica of Rhodes wearing a three-piece suit, standing with his left hand raised and pointing north.
~1910 ftSE
Park, Playground, Art Nouveau architecture
De Waal Park, Cape Town
10 min walk • De Waal Park is a public park and heritage site in the Oranjezicht suburb of Cape Town. The park, which contains over 120 species of trees, is popular with dog walkers. The park is roughly rectangular. Molteno Dam borders the park to the south, with the other three sides bordered by roads.
0.5 miNE
Fossils, animals and man-made artifacts
Iziko South African Museum, Cape Town
13 min walk • The Iziko South African Museum is a South African national museum located in Cape Town. The museum was founded in 1825, the first in the country. It has been on its present site in the Company's Garden since 1897. The museum houses important African zoology, palaeontology and archaeology collections.
0.7 miE
Museum
Rust en Vreugd
19 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Cape Town, South Africa, Rust en Vreugd stands as a testament to the rich historical tapestry of the region. This elegant Dutch colonial house, built in 1777-1778, was originally the country residence of Willem Cornelis Boers, a high-ranking...
0.6 miNE
Library
Centre for the Book, Cape Town
16 min walk • The Centre for the Book is a building situated next to the Company's Gardens in Cape Town. The building is run for the state by an independent organization of the same name, to promote literacy, reading, publishing and for conferences, symposia, training courses and exhibitions pertaining to these.
0.8 miNE
Mosque
Palm Tree Mosque, Cape Town
20 min walk • Palm Tree Mosque, or the Church of Jan van Bougies is a former residence and current mosque in Long Street, Cape Town, South Africa. It is the oldest substantially unaltered building in Long Street. The building stands on land once owned by Hermanus Smuts, south-west of a block of land granted to him in 1751.
0.5 miNE
Synagogue
Gardens Shul, Cape Town
14 min walk • The Gardens Shul, formally, the Cape Town Hebrew Congregation, founded in 1841, located in the Cape Town Botanical Gardens, in the Gardens neighborhood of Cape Town, is the oldest Jewish congregation in South Africa.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Gardens?

Nearby attractions include Christopher Moller Gallery, Cape Town (6 min walk), St. James Church, Cape Town (8 min walk), Leeuwenhof, Cape Town (9 min walk), De Waal Park, Cape Town (10 min walk).

How to get to Gardens by public transport?

The nearest stations to Gardens:

Bus

Welgemeend • Lines: 103 (3 min walk)
Van Riebeek • Lines: 103 (3 min walk)

Train

Cape Town (33 min walk)