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The old town centre architecture is well-preserved and you can actually feel the Karoo-atmosphere there.
Graaff - Reinet, ☎ +27 (0)49 892-4248, . Graaff-Reinet is the oldest town in this area, known as the ‘Athens’ of the Eastern Cape, and is recognized as the home of magnificent examples of Karoo architecture and over 220 heritage sites, more than any other town in South Africa. Another unique characteristic of the town to look out for is one of the largest grape vines in the world, which was planted in 1870. The town lies on the banks of the Sundays River and is surrounded by the Camdeboo National Park. �
Dutch Reformed Church, ☎ +27 (0)49 892-4248, . Designed to resemble the neo-gothic lines of England’s Salisbury Cathedral, this is considered to be the finest church of its kind in the country. �
Hester Rupert Art Museum, ☎ +27 (0)49 892-4248, . A former activity centre, school and mission church, this building was once saved from demolition by the Rembrandt Corporation and was named after the mother of Anton Rupert, who was the head of the corporation at that time. �
Hugenot National Heritage Site, ☎ +27 (0)49 892-4248, . This National Heritage Site marks the arrival of the French Huguenots of South Africa, who form an indelible part of history. �
Jan Rupert Centre, ☎ +27 (0) 49 892-4248, . The Centre, which started out as a mission church, now houses the Pierneef Art collection. �
Nqweba Dam, ☎ +27 (0)49 892-4248, . The Nqweba Dam forms part of the Camdeboo National Park and is famed for being the home of a rich variety of birdlife and offers sunset boat cruises. �
Old Jail, ☎ +27 (0)49 892-4248, . The jail, situated on the banks of the Sundays River was built in 1861. One of its many inmates was Anna Rabie, the last South African woman who was publicly executed. �
Old Library Museum, ☎ +27 (0)49 892-4248, . Visit the museum and allow yourself to get lost in the costume collections, reproductions of San artwork and art exhibits including the Robert Sobukwe photographic exhibition and fossil collections. �
Pyramid, ☎ +27 (0)49 892-4248, . The Pyramid, situated on Magazine Hill, pays tribute to the forming of the Union of South Africa in 1910. �
St James Church, ☎ +27 (0)49 892-4248, . This beautiful building, erected in 1850, is the oldest original church still in use in the town. �
Valley of Desolation, ☎ +27 (0)49 892-4248, . The geological phenomenon of the Valley of Desolation, declared a National Heritage Site, lies within the Camdeboo National Park. The Valley was formed millions of years ago by weathering erosion, creating a type of oasis in the midst of the aridness of the Karoo. The diversity of the fauna and flora is incredible and attracts over 220 species of bird, is home to 336 plants and 43 types of mammal. �
War Memorial, ☎ +27 (0)49 892-4248, . The War Memorial, erected in 1918, features a great bronze angel that stands guard over the names of the men from Graaff-Reinet that died during World War I. �
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