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Cape Town Science Center

Cape Town Science Centre

“Never tell me the sky’s the limit when there are footprints on the moon”

The Cape Town Science Centre has a new home. Its previous locations have been a bit out of the way, but now it’s centrally located on Main Road in Observatory (close to all forms of public transport). While I was growing up the Science Centre was one of my favourite things to do (and it still is, I discovered after paying it a visit).

When they started the relocation to this new space they had no idea that it was designed by Max Policansky, who was hugely influential in bringing the Modernist style to the city. The Science Centre carefully fixed up the building in a way that left his design elements intact (in compliance with Heritage Western Cape), so now you can enjoy the centre and appreciate some historical architecture while you’re at it.

I paid the newly opened centre a visit and

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The sun’s out and about, and so are we! SANParks has some of the most beautiful places in Cape Town, from tranquil beaches to fynbos covered hills. And, if you’re feeling energetic, head to Paarl and climb to the top of Bretagna Rock.  

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Clubs

Decodance

An alternative dance club with a difference

Bars

Tjing Tjing Rooftop Bar

The bar upstairs from Dear Me, and the restaurant downstairs from Tjing Tjing

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