Western Cape
Work began on building the Castle of Good Hope on 2nd January 1666. Dutch Commander Zacharias Wagenaer was instructed to build it because of growing tensions between the British and the Dutch.
Progress on building the fort was slow with changes being made at regular intervals.
Initially the Castle of Good Hope had living quarters, workshops, jail cells, church and a bakery.
Today the fort is home to the Cape Town Highlanders Regiment and is used by other regiments for ceremonial duties. The fort also contains an art museum and display of antique furniture.
Besides being a major tourist attraction in Cape Town, the Castle of Good Hope is also used for various public functions as well as a set for movies.
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Above - Castle of Good Hope
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Photo © Johan van Zyl
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Top References
Conolly's Guide to Southern Africa - Author: Denis Conolly - Year Published: 1982 - Page: 11
Reader's Digest Illustrated Guide to Southern Africa - 4th edition - Author: - Year Published: 1986 - Page: 19
Southern Africa from the Highway - Author: AA RSA - Year Published: 1991 - Page: 332
On Route - A region by region guide to South Africa - Author: B.P.J. Erasmus - Year Published: 1995 - Page: 10
Country Life - Issue 218 - Author: - Year Published: 2014 - Page: 63
Family Fun - Author: Lisa McNamara - Year Published: 2015 - Page: 11
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