Rialheim

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Locally sourced clay is used in the Robertson-based factory to make these stylish, mainly monochrome ceramics that range from plates and mugs to decorative items such as dogs and rams' heads. Upstairs check out the Walter Battiss Gallery (https://walterbattiss.co.za) – they have the rights to reproduce images of this important South African artist.


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1. Church St

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The pedestrianised portion of this street, between Burg and Long Sts, hosts a flea market (8am to 3pm Monday to Saturday) and has several interesting art…

2. Waalburg Building

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The Waalburg Building has a facade decorated with bronze and Table Mountain–stone panels depicting scenes of South African life. Opposite is the Western…

4. Shell House

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Another of the art deco buildings on Greenmarket Sq, this building once housed the South African headquarters of petrochemicals company Shell. It's now a…

5. Greenmarket Square

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This cobbled square is Cape Town’s second-oldest public space after the Grand Parade. It hosts a lively and colourful crafts and souvenir market daily…

6. Open House

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Kimberley-born artist Jacques Coetzer was the winner of a World Design Capital competition in 2014 to create a piece of public art for the city. Rising up…

7. Protea Assurance Building

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This dazzling white art deco building fronting onto Greenmarket Sq was built in 1928 and renovated in 1990.

8. Namaqua House

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On the corner of Shortmarket St, Namaqua House is of the City Bowl's many art deco gems. Baran’s cafe here has a wraparound balcony providing a great view…