Koopmans-De Wet House — Attraction in Cape Town Ward 115

A sophisticated lady, former residence of the De Wet (pron De Vet) family of Cape Town, fascia by architects Louis Thibault and Anton Anreith. Turned into a historical monument in the early 1900's, depicting the grandeur of the Romantic Era. If history is your first love, visiting Koopmans De Wet Huijs will be a richly rewarding experience indeed. My first visit here was in 1972, and it left a lasting impression. Cultural heritage is everything to me, who had grown up in a similar setting. Quite a privilege in a relatively young country such as South...

A great disappointment. The museum has been neglected, and is in dire need of a refresh and major maintenance. On a hot summer's day, the house was dank and so dark that it was impossible to see a major part of the exhibition. It has enormous but...

Fascinating insight into the history of Cape Town in the 18-19th century.A beautifully preserved Cape Town house with many original features, and period style furniture. A must for anyone interested in history, and particularly the history of...