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Graaff-Reinet is a town in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa. It is the fourth oldest town in South Africa, after Cape Town, Stellenbosch and Swellendam.
Graaff-Reinet lies 750 metres (2,500 ft) above the sea and is built on the banks of the Sunday's River, which rises a little farther north on the southern slopes of the Sneeuberge, and splits into several channels here. The Dutch Reformed church in the town is a prominent stone building in the high street with seating accommodation for 1500 people. The building is a reproduction of the Salisbury Cathedral.
Tourist Attaractions in Graaff-Reinet :
The Valley of Desolation, a geological wonder of weathered dolerite pillars which is a declared national monument with magnificent views over the Karoo plains.
The Camdeboo National Park of 200 km², on the outskirts of the town with its interesting flora and fauna.
Stretch's Court, a picturesque restored street of Karoo cottages with brightly painted shutters and doors.
Reinet House Museum - a Cape Dutch building, formerly the Dutch Reformed Church parsonage.
The Agave Distillery - a distillery producing tequila from the agave plant.
The Karoo architecture:
The Dutch Reformed Church in the centre of the town.
The Drostdy Hotel - A Cape Dutch building erected in 1806 as the local seat of government by the VOC. Currently a hotel.
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