Fort Frederick, Eastern Cape
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A beautiful historic stone fort built in 1799. It located on a hill with a spectacular view of lower city in Port Elizabeth. It is located at the corner of Fort Street. Open Monday - and Friday 08:30am - 15:30pm. It is closed on Saturdays. It also features a small playground for children and scattered benches.
Sichumile Tertia MakaulaSichumile Tertia Makaula
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A true relic of the past. It is well worth a look at, if you have the time. You can also get amazing views of the Port Elizabeth harbour. There is however no information centre at Fort Frederick, so getting a good background information before arriving will help.
Katherine GrayKatherine Gray
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It's a brick fort with old cannons. There are no signs telling the history of the place. The view is upon the port and some industrial buildings. In both buildings inside the walls there were people looking like hobos who started yelling when we got nearby. Unpleasant experience.
Andrey KlingerAndrey Klinger
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This is a very nice place to have a chilled time with your family or friends. It has wide space for events also. With a historical monument, going back to the 1800s. It's a public area. Tourists always come over. They don't miss it.
Ageboy EntertainmentAgeboy Entertainment
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Historic site with amazing view of the city. It is very interesting to see the bunkers and little rooms built so many years ago. A must see especially for the local Port Elizabethans. Our city is beautiful Gate closes at 430
Cindy von WiellighCindy von Wielligh
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This little known fort was built in 1799. It is clean and well preserved. There is a view of the bay and the tennis court size flag at the Donkin reserve can be seen in the distance. .
Pierre MaraisPierre Marais
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Nearby Attractions Of Fort Frederick, Eastern Cape
The Paxton Hotel
DONKIN RESERVE, PYRAMID AND LIGHTHOUSE
South End Museum
Valley Crag Indoor Climbing Centre
Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Art Museum
Wezandla African Craft Traders
Port Elizabeth City Hall
No 7 Castle Hill
Route 67
The Paxton Hotel
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DONKIN RESERVE, PYRAMID AND LIGHTHOUSE
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South End Museum
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Fort Frederick in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, was built in 1799 in order to stop the French from conquering the Cape Colony during the Napoleonic wars and played a vital role in establishing British rule in South Africa in combination with the Battle of Blaauwberg.
attractions: The Paxton Hotel, DONKIN RESERVE, PYRAMID AND LIGHTHOUSE, South End Museum, Valley Crag Indoor Climbing Centre, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Art Museum, Wezandla African Craft Traders, Port Elizabeth City Hall, No 7 Castle Hill, Route 67, restaurants: Remo's Italian, Garden Club
