Bredasdorp

Bredasdorp is a town in the southern part of South Africa. It was founded in 1838 and named after Michiel van Breda, the first Mayor of Cape Town.

The town boasts several historic churches, art galleries and craft shops.

Points of interest

The first building in Bredasdorp was the Dutch Reformed Church. The beautiful whitewashed building is located in the center of town.
Bredasdorp Memorial.
Bredasdorp Museum.
The Shipwreck Museum has exhibitions on the 150 wrecks, or so, that can be found along the nearby Agulhas Reef.

The town boasts numerous historic churches, art galleries and craft shops.

The Heuningberg Nature Reserve is not far from town.

There are several hotels and restaurants in Bredasdorp. The city is located only 35 km (22 mi) north from Cape Agulhas, the southernmost tip of Africa. It is 160 km southeast from Cape Town and some 1,260 km southwest from Pretoria.

Hotels in Bredasdorp

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