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Old Town Tulbagh

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Tulbagh, Witzenberg Municipality, South Africa

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“Stunning”

Old town Tulbagh consists mainly of Church street, but it is a wonderful and stunning street... read more

Reviewed 12 March 2018

Stalex24

Amsterdam, The Netherlands

“So many interesting buildings”

These buildings have been preserved as a history of life in Tulbagh. Always the effects of the... read more

Reviewed 3 March 2018

SimplyFred

Shrewsbury, United Kingdom

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136 reviews

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“church street” (35 reviews)

“cape dutch” (7 reviews)

“steeped in history” (3 reviews)

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Tulbagh, Witzenberg Municipality, South Africa

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Stalex24

Amsterdam, The Netherlands

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Reviewed 12 March 2018

Stunning

Old town Tulbagh consists mainly of Church street, but it is a wonderful and stunning street. Apparently, an earthquake destroyed a lot of the houses in Tulbagh but they have all been rebuilt and most of them in the original state. It is wonderful to...More

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SimplyFred

Shrewsbury, United Kingdom

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Reviewed 3 March 2018

So many interesting buildings

These buildings have been preserved as a history of life in Tulbagh. Always the effects of the earthquake are to be felt in each buildings history.

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PennyOscarson

London, United Kingdom

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Reviewed 26 February 2018

Full of charm and interest

All we wanted was longer to visit Tulbagh! We only had one night here. Church street is so interesting and has a museum with four parts. You buy tickets in the earth quake museum , which is very interesting, and then it gives you acess...More

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Gerhard V

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Reviewed 24 February 2018 via mobile

Time warp

It was very informative and interesting to see the history of the town and the effect of the earthquake. The staff is very well informed and friendly. The museum captures the terror of that night and the way it resonates through the community to this...More

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bronwynn193

Johannesburg, South Africa

9312

Reviewed 5 February 2018

Beautiful Old Town

If you want history and lots of wine farms then you need to make your way to this quaint little town. It has so much to offer in regards to history. Around the town there are beautiful wine farms to explore.

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Andre H

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Reviewed 1 February 2018

Fascinatingly Renovated Town

After the 1969 earthquake, the town of Tulbagh was renovated back to its original Cape Dutch style. It is pretty interesting how all the Victorian additions etc. were removed and the town was rebuilt to honour the dutch history. Says a lot about South Africa...More

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TonyJonesRSA

Port Elizabeth, South Africa

7718

Reviewed 30 December 2017

STEEPED IN HISTORY

A street steeped in history past and present, remembering that many of these building were lovingly reconstructed after being serverly damaged by an earthquake in 1969. It is a pity that the information boards in front of each house are so faded and jaded making...More

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Levent b

Reviewed 29 December 2017

wander and admire the heritage of the town

gorgeous street with dutch architecture, great restaurants and little shops - all with in walking distrance

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georgestof

Durbanville, South Africa

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Reviewed 4 December 2017

Very picturesque

If you find yourself in Tulbagh, don't miss a walk down Church Street. There are many Cape Dutch style buildings to admire : some contain restaurants and shops. Many of these buildings were rebuilt after the devastating earthquake which took place in the 1970s. The...More

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Karen W

Golant

3710

Reviewed 29 November 2017

Worth a visit

Sitting just behind the main street in Tulbagh, this area was completely rebuilt after a fire, when many buildings were restored to their original designs. Be warned - very few places are open on a Monday, but it is still a lovely place to wander...More

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