Cape Town City Centre

Explore the City Centre of Cape Town using Liza Perold’s Beginner’s Guide to Cape Town — a detailed travel guide to top attractions, hidden gems, fashion hubs, cultural landmarks, and the best things to do in Cape Town for first-time visitors and curious locals.

History

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The Race Classification Benches: Cape Town’s Quiet Confrontation with Its Past

In a city that wears its layers of history so visibly, from colonial buildings to freedom murals, these benches are one of the most understated yet moving monuments.

Practical Tips & Tricks

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Getting Around The City Centre: MyCiti Bus Guide

If you’re exploring Cape Town without a car, start with the MyCiTi. It’s efficient, budget-friendly, and gives you a glimpse of local life that you won’t get from the back seat of an Uber.

History

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The Golden Triangle: Cape Town’s Three Sites of Memory

Visiting all three of these locations together is an effective way of understanding South Africa's story. It reminds us that the beautiful city we see today is not without a dark history, the effects of which are still felt by many that live and work here.

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DIVE INTO MY LATEST YOUTUBE SERIES AND GUIDES

Join me as I document Cape Town one suburb at a time — through the YouTube series and a growing collection of research-backed suburb guides. Watch the episodes and download the accompanying guide to explore each spot in depth

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Snippets and examples from Liza's cape town guide

The Race Classification Benches: Cape Town’s Quiet Confrontation with Its Past

Getting Around The City Centre: MyCiti Bus Guide

The Golden Triangle: Cape Town’s Three Sites of Memory

DIVE INTO MY LATEST YOUTUBE SERIES AND GUIDES

Must-see YT Series

Cape Town Suburb Guides

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