Notable Places Nearby
Cape Town railway station is the only one in the City Bowl, so it is the nearest station to all the places of interest in central Cape Town. In the immediate vicinity of the station can be found:
- Cape Town City Hall
- Cape Town Civic Centre
- Artscape Theatre Centre
- The Grand Parade
- Castle of Good Hope
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