Description

• Oldest Colonial Building – Built in the 1660s by the Dutch East India Company, making it South Africa’s oldest surviving structure.
• Military History – Originally a fort, later used as a military base and government center.
• Museums Inside – Includes the Castle Military Museum and Iziko William Fehr Collection (art, furniture, ceramics).
• Guided Tours – Daily tours explain the castle’s history, architecture, and cultural significance.
• Changing of the Guard – Traditional military ceremonies sometimes performed.
• Unique Architecture – Shaped like a star fort with bastions, moats, and thick walls.
• City Landmark – Located near Cape Town’s city center, often included in heritage tours.