Stellenbosch is the 2nd oldest city in South Africa after Cape Town. It was named after Simon van der Stel. The city has preserved its Cape Dutch character to this day, especially in the older suburbs where elegant buildings and stately oak trees line the streets.
Stellenbosch is a place of great beauty and culture that's steeped in South African tradition and it is probably best known for its wine estates and their excellent products. It also boasts the most prominent University in South Africa.
The Stellenbosch Wine Route is arguably the country's most famous, and the Stellenbosch Wine of Origin area includes 106 cellars - most of which are open to the public. Enjoy a long day's wine tasting, and wine buying and you'll sip more than our great South African wines - you'll taste our South African way of life.
The heart of the town lies somewhere near the oak-lined Dorp Street. With its venerable old buildings, this is the University's main thoroughfare, where modern student life sits comfortably side by side with our history and architectural heritage. |
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Official Tourist Site
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