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Places
Of Interest Pages 1 of 2
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 Port
Elizabeth bears the rich legacy of a city
in an area which saw the first meetings of
Khoisan, British, Dutch, German and Xhosa
people. As the landing place of the 1820 Settlers,
it boasts some of the finest architectural
attractions in South Africa.
The 5 km Donkin Heritage Trail links
47 places of historical interest in the old
Hill area of central Port Elizabeth. The useful
pedestrian signage orientates tourists along
the self-guided trail. |
 The
beautiful, colonial City Hall, which is
located on Market Square, was built between
1858 and 1862. The attractive clock tower
was added in 1883. It was proclaimed a national
monument in 1973. Also in the Square is a
replica of the Diaz Cross, donated by the
Portuguese Government to commemorate the epic
arrival of Bartholomew Diaz in Algoa Bay in
1488. |
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 Prester
John Memorial, adjacent to the City
Hall, is dedicated to the mythical king-priest,
Prester John, and the Portuguese explorers
who discovered South Africa. The monument,
which was unveiled in 1986 by the Portuguese
Ambassador, is believed to be the only monument
in the world depicting Prester John.
 The
Main Public Library is situated in the
North-Western corner of Market Square and
was constructed in 1835. It was used as
a courthouse from 1854 until the present
library building was officially opened in
1902. The building is regarded as an excellent
example of Victorian Gothic architecture.
Its striking facade was manufactured in
England and rebuilt piece by piece on the
present site. The majestic Sicilian marble
statue of Queen Victoria, at the library
entrance, was erected and unveiled in 1903
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 The
53.5 m Campanile contains a chiming clock
and the largest carillon of bells in the country,
in addition to its chiming clock. The observation
room can be reached by climbing a 204 step
staircase, offering a magnificent experience
and view not to be missed. |
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 No
7 Castle Hill Museum is regarded as
one of the oldest surviving Settler cottages
in Port Elizabeth. This picturesque family
dwelling, which dates back to 1827, has
been restored to reflect the history and
elegant lifestyle which was enjoyed by any
English middle-class family in mid-19th
century Port Elizabeth
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  The
Donkin Reserve was proclaimed a public
open space in perpetuity by Sir Rufane Donkin.
It includes a stone pyramid monument, with
a touching inscription, erected by Sir Rufane
Donkin in memory of his late wife, Elizabeth,
after whom the city was named. Running along
side the reserve you will find the Donkin
street houses which have been restored to
the original state.
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 Fort
Frederick is a 1799 stone fort built by
the British Forces to defend the mouth of
the Baakens River. It was named after Frederick,
Duke of York, and was built by English troops.
The English troops were sent to Algoa Bay
to assist the Graaff-Reinet rebels in preventing
a possible landing of French soldiers. Yet,
ironically, no shot was ever fired in anger
from the Fort. |
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