Interfaith City Walk
by MapMyWay | Oct 20, 2017
Curated by
Gwynne Robbins and Mohammad Groenewald
Gwynne Robins and Mohammad Groenewald take you on a journey to the Religious Heart of the City.
Mohammad Groenewald is a long-time member of the Cape Town Interfaith Initiative and has attended two international Parliaments of the World Religions. He has served on the Bo-Kaap Civic Association and is involved in the preservation of Muslim heritage sites.
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Interfaith City Walk
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Iziko South African Museum is the oldest museum in South Africa established by Dr Smith in 1823. Visited by Charles
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Site of the first synagogue in South Africa. 6 April, 1849 two houses and a store, adjoining the Lodge De
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6 September, 1841 foundation stone laid. 28 April, 1851 neo-Gothic stucco Cathedral opened by Bishop Griffith (at cost of £11
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9 April, 1678 first sod turned, making this the oldest church in South Africa. 28 December1700 foundation stone laid by
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“The People’s Cathedral”, site of resistance against apartheid. 1897 built in 13th century French Gothic style in Table Mountain Sandstone
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Built in 1780, and only surviving 18th century house in Long Street. 2nd oldest mosque in South Africa.
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3rd oldest mosque in South Africa. 1834 first jamaah salaah performed. 27 February, 1844 property acquired.
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The oldest madrassha in South Africa, situated in the picturesque Bo-Kaap area, is certainly worth a visit. It is also
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17 November, 1800, South Africa’s first theatre, African Theatre, erected by public subscription, was opened here by Sir George Yonge.
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First slave church in Cape Town established by first missionary society in the Cape and now a museum displaying the
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Oldest church building in South Africa. 1774 Martin Melck bequeathed a “wine store and warehouse” for a Lutheran congregation. 1776
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First public building to be lit by gas and the first church in Cape Town to open its membership to
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Oldest Jewish congregation in South Africa, established in 1841. The new Baroque style edifice (Architect: John Parker) was opened by
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