# TABLE MOUNTAIN 9 
Renowned worldwide for its unique, flat-topped shape, this iconic mountain with a height of 1,087 m (3,563 ft) is by far the most photographed landmark in South Africa.
A 10-minute cable car trip to the summit offers incredible panoramic views over Cape Town and the impressive Table Mountain National Park.
Mountain and National Park 🌍 Natural World Heritage Site: since 2004
by Pavel Špindler / CC BY-SA 3.0
# Lion's Head and Signal Hill 6 
For spectacular panoramic views of Cape Town, Table Mountain National Park and the Atlantic Seaboard take an hour-long hike up the 669 m-high (2,195 ft) Lion’s Head.
Situated right next to Lion’s Head is the smaller, 350 meters high flat-topped Signal Hill.
Mountain and Hill | Viewpoint Elevation: 669 m / 2,195 ft
by Hilton1949 / CC BY-SA 3.0
# Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden 6
Situated on the eastern slopes of Table Mountain this beautiful 89 acres (5.2 km2) botanical garden, which was founded in 1913, is home to more than 5,000 indigenous plant species including fynbos, karoo, and a giant baobab tree.
In 2013 a spectacular 130 meters long tree-top canopy walkway made of steel and wood was added to the gardens, providing wonderful views.
Botanical Garden Land Area: 89 acres, 5.2 km2 | Opened: 1913
by Axxter99/ CC BY-SA 3.0
# Victoria & Alfred Waterfront 5 
The always lively Victoria & Alfred Waterfront is a hotspot for tourists, culture, and business with more than 450 shops, restaurants, pubs, jazz venues, hotels, and cafés.
Furthermore, this area offers breathtaking views of Table Mountain and the ocean and is the jumping-off place for whale-watching tours and excursions to Robben Island. One of the most remarkable landmarks on the waterfront is the beautiful Clock Tower from 1882 and the Giant Ferris wheel.
by Damien du Toit / CC BY-SA 2.0
# Castle of Good Hope 5
Constructed in 1666, this pentagon-shaped fortress is the oldest surviving colonial building in South Africa.
Originally it was located on the coastline of Table Bay but following land reclamation, the fort is now situated inland.
by Nkansahrexford / CC BY-SA 4.0
# Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa 5
Located in a former grain silo complex at the V&A Waterfront, this museum displays contemporary art from Africa and its diaspora over nine floors.
Modern Art Museum Gallery Space: 6000 m2 | Galleries: 100 | Opened: 2017
by Johan Jönsson (Julle) / CC BY-SA 4.0
# Iziko South African National Gallery 5
The South African National Gallery features mainly Dutch, French and British works from the 17th to the 19th century as well as contemporary South African art.
by I, PhilippN / CC BY-SA 3.0
# Iziko South African Museum 5
Situated in the beautiful and historic Company’s Garden, this museum houses important African zoology, paleontology, and archaeology collections.
by Olga Ernst / CC BY-SA 4.0
# Two Oceans Aquarium 4 
Located on the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront this aquarium contains 3,000 marine animals from the Atlantic and Indian oceans, including sharks, sea turtles, and a colony of penguins. The aquarium is not ranked among the thirty best aquariums in the world, but still worth a visit.
Aquarium Biggest Tank: 2 million liters | Panel Size: 11 m wide and 4 m high | Tunnel: 10 m | Established: 1995 | Rank in Our List of the Best Aquariums in the World: None
# South African Parliament 4
This beautifully designed historic building with Corinthian porticos and a huge dome was inaugurated in 1885. Free tours of Parliament take place from Monday-Friday.
Parliament Building ⚠️ Prebooking required
by PhilippN / CC BY-SA 3.0
ROBBEN ISLAND 6 
Robben Island, near Cape Town, has a rich history as a prison; today, it is a museum and UNESCO World Heritage Site. Nelson Mandela was famously imprisoned there for 18 of his 27 years in jail.
Island 🌍 World Heritage Site: since 1999 | Distance from Cape Town: 6.9 km
by South African Tourism from South Africa / CC BY 2.0