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OBSERVATORY - SOUTHERN SUBURBS
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  Observatory, Cape Town:
Observatory, fondly known as ‘Obz’, has a distinctly bohemian flavour and those
who identify with the young, trendy and artistic buy quaint, semi-detached and larger
renditions of Victorian terraced homes here. Some of these are a little run-down,
particularly as you head back towards Cape Town, but most have been or are in the process
of being restored to their former glory, as Obz is regarded as good value for money and is
sought after by locals. Distinctly in its favour is its accessibility to the city centre.
Observatory is on the east end of city and getting around is uncomplicated. The airport is
easily accessible, as is the N2 and M3, and people here feel connected to Cape Town’s
pulse. The night life heaves, particularly over a weekend, and local bars and restaurants
offer live music, poetry reading and good food. Other quirky little shops line the main
road through Obz, and include book shops, costume hire, second-hand books, CDs and local
businesses, with an emphasis on ‘artsy’.
 As one would
expect, with a name like ‘Observatory’, the South African Astronomical
Observatory has its headquarters here, although, understandably due to light pollution,
their main telescopes now lie near Sutherland in the Northern Cape, four
hours’ drive from here. This is also the home of Groote Schuur Hospital, visible
against the backdrop of Devil’s Peak, and, not only the site of the first heart
transplant, but also one of the main teaching hospitals in South Africa. |
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 Overnight at Observatory
accommodation or find a Guest House in Observatory.
Also see Southern Suburbs
accommodation or find Southern Suburbs hotels. |
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 Those visitors hankering for the more eclectic / hectic night-time buzz,
should make their way to Observatory in Cape Town, or 'Obz', home to the first Royal
Observatory and a dazzling array of bars and clubs and restaurants. Unlike Long Street,
there’s ‘something of the night’ about Obz, its ... more » Out & About in Obz |
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 Groote Schuur Hospital: Groote
Schuur Hospital, visible against the backdrop of Devil’s Peak, and, not only the site
of the first heart transplant, but also one of the main teaching hospitals in South
Africa. Groote Schuur Hospital, or GSH, is a Central Hospital which forms part of the
Western Cape Provincial Department of Health. |
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 OBZ Festival: The
largest street festival of its kind in Southern Africa, the annual OBZfestival kicks off
on the first weekend in December, bringing a celebratory mood to the cultural heart of the
Mother City. The OBZfestival remains a highlight of Cape Town’s cultural calendar.
Festival goers can ... more » OBZ festival |
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