Cape Winelands Attractions
KWV Cellars, Paarl © South African Tourism
Paarl
Situated at the foot of the second-largest granite outcrop in
the world, the town of Paarl in the picturesque Berg River Valley
is the biggest town in the Cape Winelands, and features some of the
most superb examples of Cape Dutch, Victorian, Edwardian and Art
Deco architecture. It has a rich history, boasting the Drakenstein
Prison where Nelson Mandela spent his last years in captivity, and
overlooking the town from the slopes of the Paarl Mountain is the
Language Monument, which symbolises the birth of the Afrikaans
language. Along with its historical background, Paarl is also known
for its award-winning wines, particularly its reds, which can be
sampled along the world's first 'Red Route'. Paarl's wine route
includes over 40 cellars, among them Nederburg and KWV, and many of
them also make a variety of delicious cheeses.
Website: www.paarlonline.com
