Walking Cape Town
Urban walks and drives in the Cape Peninsula| By: | John Muir |
| Publisher: | Penguin Random House South Africa |
| Print ISBN: | 9781920572945 |
| eText ISBN: | 9781920545772 |
| Edition: | 1 |
| Copyright: | 2013 |
| Format: | Reflowable |
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<p>The perfect companion for the urban sightseer, Walking Cape Town features 24 easy walks and 9 drives through the streets and suburbs of one of the world’s most beautiful and diverse cities. <br>From the Company’s Garden in the heart of the city to trendy Green Point, Sea Point and Camps Bay, the colourful Bo-Kaap and the bustling seaside villages of Muizenberg, Kalk Bay and Simon’s Town, this comprehensive guide reveals the fascinating history and urban charm that has made Cape Town one of the top destinations in the world.<br>John Muir, an expert on Cape Town and its hidden gems, provides a wealth of information on all that can be discovered en route: the city’s colonial past, Victorian and contemporary architecture, museums and monuments, churches and mosques, parks and gardens, and rivers and wetlands. <br>Fully illustrated with more than 250 photographs, this extensive guide also includes:<br>• 32 easy-to-follow illustrated route maps<br>• detailed route directions<br>• absorbing fact panels detailing most the city’s iconic landmarks and famous residents<br>• essential information on walking and driving distances, terrain and level of difficulty<br>• opening times and contact details <br>• suggestions for restaurants, pubs and coffee shops to be found along each route <br><br>For locals and visitors wanting to discover more about the city’s rich heritage, whether by foot or by car, Walking Cape Town is an indispensable guide.</p>