Braak

Stellenbosch


At the north end of the Braak, an open stretch of grass, you’ll find the neo-Gothic St Mary’s on the Braak Church, completed in 1852. West of the church is the VOC Kruithuis, built in 1777 to store the town’s weapons and gunpowder – it now houses a small military museum. On the northwest corner of the square is Fick House, a fine example of Cape Dutch architecture from the late 18th century.


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1. VOC Kruithuis

0.04 MILES

The VOC Kruithuis was built in 1777 to store the town’s weapons and gunpowder and now houses a small military museum.

2. St Mary’s on the Braak Church

0.05 MILES

The neo-Gothic St Mary’s on the Braak Church, completed in 1852, sits at the north end of the Braak, an open stretch of grass.

3. Toy & Miniature Museum

0.12 MILES

This delightful museum features a remarkable collection of detailed toys ranging from railway sets to dollhouses. The highlight for kids is probably the…

4. Village Museum

0.25 MILES

A group of exquisitely restored and period-furnished houses dating from 1709 to 1850 make up this museum, which is a must-see. At each house you'll find a…

5. University Museum

0.27 MILES

This fabulous Flemish Renaissance–style building houses an interesting and varied collection of local art, an array of African anthropological treasures…

6. Grosvenor House

0.29 MILES

This stately house, built in 1782, is part of the Village Museum.

8. Bergkelder

0.46 MILES

For wine lovers without wheels, this cellar a short walk from the town centre is ideal. Hour-long tours (R60) are followed by an atmospheric candlelit…

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