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Views of Cape Town

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A big part of Cape Town's exotic appeal rests in the natural geography upon which the city developed.

Situated along the southwestern tip of the African continent, it has ocean views, beaches, and stunning mountains which can be climbed in dozens of different ways.

Downtown Cape Town as seen from the water
Downtown Cape Town as seen from the water

Real estate along the coast is very expensive
Real estate along the coast is very expensive
From left: Lion's Head, Table Mountain, and the 12 Apostles
From left: Lion's Head, Table Mountain, and the 12 Apostles

Cape Town as seen from Robben Island
Cape Town as seen from Robben Island

Table Mountain as seen from the V&A Waterfront
Table Mountain as seen from the V&A Waterfront

Looking down on Lion's Head from atop the taller Table Mountain
Looking down on Lion's Head from atop the taller Table Mountain
Camp's Bay and the 12 Apostles (mountains)
Camp's Bay and the 12 Apostles (mountains)
Construction of a new soccer stadium for the 2010 World Cup
Construction of a new soccer stadium for the 2010 World Cup

Downtown Cape Town at sunset
Downtown Cape Town at sunset
Picture perfect
Picture perfect

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