Arch for Arch — Attraction in Cape Town Ward 115

Arch Of Arch monument at the beginning of Government Avanue. Walking along Government Avenue.Cape Town. Interesting places passing through Cape Town on the way to Table Mountain Arch for Arch is a striking monument in honour of Archbishop Desmond Tutu that was unveiled on 7 October 2017 on the Archbishop's 86th birthday. He is recognised worldwide for his tireless work in building the new South Africa, for which he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1984. Monument is made of carefully bent wood with the 14 "strands" of the structure inscribed with excerpts from South Africa's...

The park is great. Saw tons of squirrels and Egyptian geese. Interesting historical landmarks such as Cecil John Rhodes statue and of course the Arch and St George's Cathedral. A great pity that there are so many vagrants and hobo's lurking around. Surely these people can be removed by the police. Felt very uncomfortable. The cathedral was interesting and access was easy. Just a pity that there were no tourist guides to give a bit of the history of the area. Nevertheless it was...

Arch for Arch is an architectural structure commissioned by Design Indaba that commemorates the work and life of one of South Africa’s most celebrated figures, Archbishop Desmond Tutu.

Commissioned by Design Indaba and supported by Liberty, the #ArchForArch project celebrates its namesake Tutu (lovingly nicknamed “the Arch”). Its design is meant to be a physical representation of his strength and resilient humanity. The #ArchForArch also celebrates the South African...