During the early days of “Little Amsterdam” as Cape Town was commonly known, canals and rivers instead of highways and interchanges, acted as routes of travel.
Parts of the underground Canals and Rivers date back to 1652. They used to supply the Company Gardens and the passing ships with fresh water. Later these rivers flowing through the city became pleasant walk ways shaded by Oaks with bridges going over them. As the years passed and Cape Town expanded the Canals and were used to transport sewerage until 1895 by when they were all arched over and forgotten.
Today these historic Canals with their impressive architecture convey the sweet waters of Table Mountain and some Spring Water into the ocean. This is a thrilling experience and will leave you feeling inspired and will see Cape Town in a new light as you go on this historic underground tour.
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