Laid out in 1652 as a vegetable garden for passing ships, it is now a free public park running up the spine of the city.
Stroll the oak-lined Government Avenue, find the rose garden and aviary, and use the park to link the National Gallery with Parliament.
Local tip: The resident squirrels will come right up to you; the garden's own cafe has shaded seating if you want a pause mid-walk.
Good to know
- Where: 19 Queen Victoria Street, Cape Town, South Africa
- City: Cape Town
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