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Wellington

Wellington is rich in history and al establishment of the town in 1840,
tradition and has a magical atmo- the name was changed to Wellington
sphere that will captivate you once in honour of the Duke of Wellington,
you discover the town, its people renowned soldier and conqueror of
and attractions. Wellington boasts Napoleon at the Battle of Waterloo.
about twenty declared National Wellington is home to many vineyards
Monuments and offer beautiful archi- and fine wines as well as beautiful
tectural jewels such as Cape Dutch Cape Dutch homesteads. A large por-
homesteads, Victorian mansions, the tion of the Cape’s vine cuttings are
museum, grand halls and colleges. produced here.
The history of Wellington shows that
the French Huguenots were first to
settle here in the 17th century. In its Information offices
early years the town was first known
as Limiet Valley and later as Val Du Wellington Tourism
Charron or Wagenmakersvallei (Valley Tel: +27 (0)21 807 6279
of the Wagonmaker). After the eventu- www.discoverwellington.co.za

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