Historic site · South Africa
Stellenbosch
Town in Western Cape, South Africa
About Stellenbosch
Stellenbosch is a town in the Western Cape province of South Africa, situated about 50 kilometres (31 miles) east of Cape Town, along the banks of the Eerste River at the foot of the Stellenbosch Mountain. The town became known as the City of Oaks or Eikestad in Afrikaans and Dutch due to the large number of oak trees that were planted by its founder, Simon van der Stel, to grace the streets and homesteads. Stellenbosch is a popular tourist destination due to its history as the second oldest town in South Africa (dating back to 1679), its many historic buildings that are typical of Cape Dutch architecture, its location in the centre of many famous wine farms, and its variety of cafes, restaurants, boutiques and art galleries. The town is home to Stellenbosch University, one of South Africa's oldest universities, whose campus and buildings occupies large swathes of the town centre.
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Questions about Stellenbosch
Where is Stellenbosch?
Stellenbosch is in South Africa. The nearest city is Paarl, about 25 km away.
Is there a ready-made trip plan near Stellenbosch?
Yes. The 5-day Cape Town plan is about 41 km away. You can open it and change it as you like.
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