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The Burgerhuis is a fully restored 17th century home located in the heart of Stellenbosch. The building was designed with the characteristic Cape Dutch architecture found in many other historic buildings in the Western Cape.
The Burgerhuis was built in 1797 by a 3rd generation German immigrant named Antonie Fick. The handsomely built yellowwood tables, chairs and cabinet work are fine examples of the type of furnishings found in the home of the wealthier citizens of the Cape.
The home is decorated with the finest Chinese porcelain dating from the Ch'ien Lung period. Delft tobacco jars dating from the late 18th century hint of the elegant life-style enjoyed by the upper class.
The kitchen has also been fully restored with curious items and beautiful copper utensils, that would been used in the preparation of meals.
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Contact Information:
Address:
Corner of Alexander and Bloem Street, Stellenbosch
Tel: (021) 887-0339
HOURS:
Mon - Fri: 8:00 - 16:30
Sat: 10:00-13:00 / 14:00-17:00
Entrance : Free
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Nearby Towns:Stellenbosch, Kuils River, Somerset West, Simondium, Suiderstrand, Brackenfell, Stellenberg, Strand, Sir Lowry's Pass, Eversdal, Durbanville, Bellville, Tyger Valley, Cape Town International Airport, Franschhoek Nearby Points Of Interest:Jonkershoek Nature Reserve, Spier Summer Festival, Butterfly World, Hottentots Holland Nature Reserve, Monkey Town, Afrikaanse Taalmuseum, Die Afrikaanse Taalmonument, Grand West Casino, Ratanga Junction Theme Park-Cape Town- South Africa, Irma Stern Museum and Art Gallery, Rhodes Memorial, Castle of Good Hope, Cape Town International Convention Centre-Cape Town-South Africa, Kirstenbosch Summer Sunset Concerts, Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden |
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