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UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Cape Town

1 UNESCO World Heritage Sites are in or near Cape Town.

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UNESCO sites in Cape Town

  • Robben IslandCultural · 1999 · 15 km

    Robben Island was used at various times between the 17th and 20th centuries as a prison, a hospital for socially unacceptable groups and a military base. Its buildings, particularly those of the late 20th century such as…

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How many UNESCO sites are there in Cape Town?
1 World Heritage Sites are recognised near Cape Town.
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