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When Bartolomeu Dias missed the
tip of Africa more than 500 years ago you may have thought he'd missed
the Point: but then he discovered Mossel Bay.
The dynamic Bartolomeu Dias Museum
Complex is a melting pot of cultures and history and offers you a wealth
of places of historical interest as well as entertainment and a lot of
information about the coastal town of Mossel Bay. By the way, this town
has one of the best year-round climates in the world, second only to Hawaii! |
| The most famous place is possibly
the Old Post Office Tree. This massive milkwood tree - more than
500 years old - under which the early explorers left their important letters
in an old shoe. This was the very first post office in South Africa. |
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A replica of Bartolomeu Dias' caravel
was built for a commemorative voyage from Portugal in 1988 and is now on
display at the Maritim Museum.
You can even walk inside this imposing
wooden sailing vessel. |
| The largest shell museum in South
Africa with its unique shell displays and marine aquariums is also found
in Mossel Bay. Come and have a look! You can also visit our
culture museum.
Visit us and make a fascinating journey
through Mossel Bay's colourful past and enjoy the museum with one of the
best views in the world. A place where history comes alive in a spectacular
setting with beautiful views of the ocean and the mountains. |
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