Robben Island - Wikipedia
WEBRobben Island (Afrikaans: Robbeneiland) is an island in Table Bay, 6.9 kilometres (4.3 mi) west of the coast of Bloubergstrand, north of Cape Town, South Africa. It takes its name from the Dutch word for seals (robben), hence the Dutch/Afrikaans name Robbeneiland, which translates to Seal(s) Island.
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WEBRobben Island, the unique symbol of “the triumph of the human spirit over adversity, suffering and injustice” with a rich 500 year old multi-layered history, is visited every year by thousands of people eager to understand and honour the important aspects of South Africa’s history that the Island represents.
Robben island | History, Prison, & Facts | Britannica
WEBRobben Island, island in Table Bay, Western Cape province, South Africa. It is 5 miles (8 km) west of the mainland and 6 miles (10 km) north of Cape Town and has an approximate area of 5 square miles (13 square km). Its name is the Dutch word for “seals,” once plentiful in the surrounding waters.
Your Guide to Robben Island - Cape Town Tourism
WEBApr 14, 2023 · Robben Island, the place where former South African president Nelson Mandela spent 18 years of his 27-year incarceration, is a bucket list experience for tourists visiting Cape Town. The island is home to fascinating history and boasts some of the most scenic views of Table Mountain.
Robben Island (prison) - Wikipedia
WEBRobben Island Prison is an inactive prison on Robben Island in Table Bay, 6.9 kilometers (4.3 mi) west of the coast of Bloubergstrand, Cape Town, South Africa. Nobel Laureate and former President of South Africa Nelson Mandela was imprisoned there for 18 of the 27 years he served behind bars before the fall of apartheid .
Robben Island - History and Facts | History Hit
WEBJul 16, 2021 · Dutch for ‘seal island’, Robben Island is one of the world’s most famous prisons and is best known as the home to not one but three former South African presidents, Kgalema Motlanthe, Jacob Zuma and for 18 of his 27 years of incarceration, Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela.
Robben Island - South African History Online
WEBRobben Island is located in Table Bay, some 6km west of Bloubergstrand, and stands some 30m above sea level. Robben Island has been used as prison and a place where people were isolated, banished and exiled to for nearly 400 years.
Discover the Rich History of Robben Island - National Geographic
WEBJul 17, 2018 · Robben Island sits in South Africa’s Table Bay, only 4.5 miles (7 kilometers) from Cape Town’s beaches, in a rather spectacular physical setting. But this island is no pleasure resort.
Robben Island, South Africa: The Complete Guide - TripSavvy
WEBJun 26, 2019 · Find out how to visit Robben Island, the infamous political prison off Cape Town in South Africa. Includes island history, tour details and prices.
A Visit to Robben Island, the Brutal Prison that Held Mandela, Is ...
WEBRobben Island, a desolate outcropping five miles offshore, is a testament to courage and fortitude in the face of brutality, a must-see for any visitor to South Africa. Tours leave Cape...
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