Cape Town - Rhodes Memorial

 

Rhodes Memorial in Cape Town is a must visit to view this memorial built in 1912 in memory of Cecil John Rhodes (1853 - 1902)  Designed by Sir Herbert Baker this remains a popular spot for both locals and tourists.

There are a number of huge lion statues - children and adults love climbing on these to have photos taken! 

Locals love this spot for wedding photos, dance practice, gazing at the views or taking the hiking trail up towards the Blockhouse on Table Mountain.

Take the 49 steps up to the top of the memorial - 49 represents the years that Cecil John Rhodes lived. 

It's good exercise!

The tearoom/restaurant at Rhodes Memorial, designed by Sir Herbert Baker, was 104 years old, when it was burnt down by the devastating mountain fires of April 2021. The fire also devastated the UCT Library and Mostert's Mill on the M3. This restaurant was extremely popular with both locals and tourists so it's loss has been keenly felt. To date (September 2022) no restoration has taken place.

One hopes that a new restaurant will rise from the ashes of this iconic structure.

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