- The Castle of Good Hope is a star fort, which means that the external walls are built in the shape of a start to better reflect canon balls from attacking forces.
- Built by Dutch colonialists in the 17th century, the Castle of Good Hope originally overlooked the Cape Town shoreline.
- The changing of the guard is held Monday to Friday at 12h00. See "Tour the Castle of Good Hope" for additional information, tour times and entrance fees.
- The easiest way to get to the Castle of Good Hope is by metro, after reaching the station of the same name.
- Save time by having your knowledgeable guide direct you to Castle of Good Hope entrance rather than making you wait in lengthy admission lines.
- Pass by the Cape Town Convention Centre, drive along Heerengracht Street, passing the Cape Town railway station and stop at the Castle of Good Hope.
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- The Castle of Good Hope was built between 1666 and 1679 from the stone cut of the granite outcrops on Signal Hill and lime extracted from the shells found at...
- The Castle of Good Hope in Cape Town is the oldest European building in South Africa. The Dutch built it as a supply station and military fortress in the 1600s.
- The Cape Heritage Museum, located within the historic Castle of Good Hope in South Africa, is curated by Mr. Igshaan Higgins.