Ηistorisches Hotel
Das in den 1780er Jahren erbaute Hotel ist zusammen mit den benachbarten Gebäuden, in denen einst Büchsenmacher, Bäcker, Kutschenbauer usw. untergebracht waren, Teil des Heritage Square, eines Platzes, der sich um einen intimen Innenhof herum erstreckt, in dem Besucher ihren Kaffee im Schatten der ältesten fruchttragenden Weinrebe Südafrikas genießen können. Obwohl das Hotel vollständig renoviert ist, werden Führungen durch die Räumlichkeiten und den Platz angeboten, bei denen die Gäste die freiliegenden Originalwandverkleidungen und Wandmalereien bewundern können.
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Zusammenfassung der Bewertungen für die Kategorie 'Historisch'Das Cape Heritage Hotel ist ein Muss für jeden Geschichtsinteressierten. Es ist ein wunderschönes Hotel im Herzen der Stadt, untergebracht in einem prächtigen historischen Gebäude aus dem Jahr 1771. Das charmante und historische Hotel wurde liebevoll restauriert und bietet eine einzigartige Mischung aus altem Charme und modernem Komfort mit sehr freundlichem Personal. Im Innenhof des Hotels befindet sich die älteste Weinrebe Südafrikas, ein wahrer Augenschmaus. Das Gebäude und die Einrichtung sind so gut erhalten, dass man sich wie in einem Museum fühlt. Die Gäste schätzen den direkten Zugang zum Heritage Square, und die zentrale Lage des Hotels ist ideal, um die besten Teile der Stadt zu erkunden. Selbst die Einheimischen waren von der reichen Geschichte des Hauses begeistert. Das Hotel hat Charakter und ist perfekt für alle, die Geschichte zum Anfassen lieben. Sie werden den Charme der alten Welt mit modernen Akzenten wie der blauen Wand und der modernen Kunst lieben. Wenn Sie also ein einzigartiges und charmantes Hotel mit einer reichen Geschichte suchen, ist das Cape Heritage Hotel der richtige Ort für Sie.
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Errichtungsjahr: 1771
Was ist die Geschichte der Immobilie?
The Cape Heritage hotel is an integral part of the restored Heritage Square, which dates back to the 18th Century. Our central courtyard is shaded by South Africa’s oldest known fruit-bearing grapevine, a calm oasis from which to explore the Mother City.
In welcher Epoche und/oder in welchem architektonischen Stil wurde die Immobilie erbaut?
The Cape Heritage Hotel is an integral part of the restored Heritage Square, which is bordered by Buitengracht, Hout, Bree and Shortmarket streets. The earliest Dutch and Georgian houses were built in 1771. The Cape Heritage Hotel itself was built in the 1780′s.
Ist die Immobilie von anderen historischen Gebäuden umgeben?
Archival research shows that most of the original buildings were used for commercial reasons. Tobacconists, snuff makers, gunsmiths, bakers, coach makers and wheelwrights prospered here. There was a rope warehouse, several retail outfits, a boarding house, a chapel and an undertaker.
Wurden Restaurierungsarbeiten durchgeführt?
The vine – and Heritage Square itself – might not be in existence if the city council had had its way. In the 1960′s, Heritage Square was earmarked for demolition.
In its place, there were plans to establish a multi-storey car park. Luckily, finances to complete this project were never forthcoming. Instead, at the end of the 1980s, consent was granted to renovate the square, starting the largest private conservation project the city has ever known. For more information on the restoration of the square, visit the Cape Town Heritage Trust’s website.
Gibt es in der Immobilie Elemente von besonderer historischer Bedeutung?
Many historic features are still clearly visible in the hotel. Exposed original wall finishes and murals are complemented by dëcor that reflects Cape Towns diverse historical and cultural heritage.
Gibt es wichtige Gäste oder Vorbesitzer, die erwähnenswert sind?
J.B. Munnik, the first person in South Africa, and the 4th in the world to be born by caesarean operation.
Gab es in der Vergangenheit irgendwelche bedeutenden Ereignisse, die auf dem Grundstück stattgefunden haben?
In the early days of Cape Town’s existence, the roads and streets around Heritage Square were some of the most important thoroughfares of the early colony. Buitengracht Street, for instance, which marked the western border of the property, ran along the canal marking the outermost limits of the original Dutch settlement, established in 1652. Shortmarket Street, on the Southern side, leads directly to Greenmarket Square, the original market place for fresh farm produce.
Riebeeck Square, named after the pioneering father of permanent European settlement, was first known as Boere Plein after the free Burghers, who brought their ox wagons here to sell their farming produce. Later still, it was known as Hottentots’ Plein after the noisy, Khoi farmhands who manned the farmers’ wagons.
In general terms, the houses of Heritage Square were built in typical 18th Century Cape Town architectural style, the earliest of which was documented in 1771. Archival research shows that these were not entirely residential building and all the owners engaged in some form of enterprise, ranging from blacksmith to retail and tobacco manufacturers. Businesses included tobacco and snuff makers, gunsmiths, a bakery, a wheelwright, a warehouse, coach makers, several retail outfits, boarding houses, a chapel and even briefly, an undertaker.
At 108 Shortmarket Street, the building was designed with the usual conspicuous front entrance (the building’s public face) –Whilst the rear of structure was accessed through a narrow alleyway, which led to the rear courtyard, out rooms and kitchen. This hidden dimension of the building would have been used by servants, slaves or people residing in the backrooms.
J.B. Munnik, the first person in South Africa, and the 4th in the world to be born by caesarean operation, owned 108 Shortmarket Street. This unique operation was performed by an even more unusual historical figure, Dr. James Barry (who is reputed to have been a women, disguised as a man, in order to practice medicine); and James Barry Munnik was named after him/her.
By the end of the 19th Century the insurance plans indicated that the cluster buildings which today make up Heritage Square were already a mixed commercial area with manufacturing enterprises, with boarding houses and hire houses in the same block. The owners, and the times, may have changed, but Heritage Square is possibly closer to its historic roots now than any other time this century.
Hat die Immobilie eine Bescheinigung über ihren historischen Status erhalten?
Heritage Building
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Heritage Square
While the hotel dominates the square, this historic area is also home to a variety of restaurants and shops - so you don’t have to wander far to satisfy your needs.
The VineLike many houses of the day, it was centred around an intimate courtyard. A grapevine, planted in this courtyard in 1781, still flourishes today, bearing fruit and shading guests who shelter here for their daily repast. Thanks to vigorous pruning each year, the oldest known fruit-bearing grapevine in South Africa survives without ever being fed or watered!
