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Stellenbosch

The beautiful and historic town of
Stellenbosch is situated on the banks
of the Eerste (First) River and sur-
rounded by spectacular mountain
ranges and world famous winelands.
Stellenbosch is the second oldest
town in South Africa, founded by Si-
mon van der Stel in 1679, and is also
sometimes referred to as “Eikestad”
due to the large number of oak trees
which lines many of its streets.
Stellenbosch showcases examples
of the Cape Dutch style of archi-
tecture. Stellenbosch has many
national monuments, including Dorp
Street, and museums depicting life
in times gone by. Stellenbosch also
prides itself on having the first wine Information offices
route in the country with world re-
nowned and award winning wine pro- Stellenbosch Wine Routes
ducers. Stellenbosch is often referred Tel: +27 (0)21 886 4310
to as SA's food and wine capital. www.wineroute.co.za
Your visit to the Cape Winelands is not Visit Stellenbosch
complete without a day or two in the Tel: +27 (0)21 883 3584
historic town of Stellenbosch.
www.visitstellenbosch.org
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