Cape Town

Podcast: History's Greatest Cities (LS 41 · TOP 1.5% what is this?)Episode: Cape TownPub date: 2024-07-12Get Podcast Transcript →powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarizationIn episode seven of our series exploring the great historical cities of Europe, Africa, Asia and the Americas, travel writer Paul Bloomfield is joined by Emeritus Professor Vivian Bickford-Smith as they explore Cape Town – including its diverse historic neighbourhoods, markets and monuments, bays and beaches, as well as as mountains and islands. Together they introduce the pivotal moments in the making of the city and the characters who played key roles in this story. Along the way, they also suggest places that reveal insights into Cape Town's tumultuous past, as well as sharing top tips for visitors to the modern city.History's greatest cities is produced by the team behind BBC History Magazine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesThe podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from History Extra, which is the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Listen Notes, Inc.