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The botanical garden (mentioned 'the Gardens' also shortly) is the oldest of his kind in South Africa. It is the 'green lung' from Cape Town City and lies near the Gouvernment Avenue. The garden guarantees for welcome rest and expansion after an inspection of the busy city. Rose gardens, fountains, a small restaurant and animal preserves as well as the numerous exotic plants load to the staying. St. George Cathedral, at the beginning the Gardens, was constructed in 1897 of Herbert Baker in the new-Gothic style and contains the African Madonna, a black statue of wood, next to bishop graves and many candle adorned altars. Bishop Desmond Tutu often held here his engaged speeches against the apartheid. |
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Near the oak avenue which leads through the garden, the houses of parliament, opened in 1885, and the Tuynhouse, the headquater of the president and the departments, are situated. The sessions in the House of Parliament are public, overseas visitors must present their pass. At the end of the Gardens you’ll find the South African 'National Gallery', the 'South African museum' and the 'Jewish museum' . |
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