Cape Town is known for its commercial and historical importance. As I explored Roeland Street, I learnt that the street is home to separate commercial buildings and housing a variety of businesses, including an architect, casting his agency, and a popular coffee shop/deli. It is also close to the MyCiti bus line, the train station, the Houses of Parliament and the Company Gardens. Historically, Roeland Street was the site of the Roeland Street Jail, but it was demolished decades ago to make way for the Western Cape State Archives and Records Service. In addition, the Roeland Street Building serves as the administration and research centre for the Computer Science and Design Department of the Cape Peninsula Institute of Technology.
Roeland street is also a home to Roeland Square, which is a mixed-use building situated in Cape Town, South Africa's East City commercial district. It is also one of the buildings which are rich in history because it was built around 1996 and consists of residences, retail space, and office suites. Apartments with free Wi-Fi, ac, and other luxuries can be rented at Roeland Square. Additionally, it has ground-floor retail space with access to Buiten Racht Street. Popular destinations including Saint Georges Mall and Long Street are close to Roeland Square.
At the Coner of Roeland Street and Buitenkant Street, you will find this beautiful place, Kimberly hotel. Since Cape town is one of the popular tourist attractions in South Africa, it offers guests an exquisite place to stay and relax, which is budget friendly and also offers backpacker accommodations.
For the believers who seek fellowship and praise, Roeland Street has got you covered on that department as well. The mother church of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Cape Town and the oldest Catholic cathedral in South Africa is St. Mary's Cathedral, popularly known as the Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Flight into Egypt, which is situated on Roeland Street in Cape Town's City Bowl, South Africa. The church was blessed, inaugurated, and designated as a cathedral by Pope Pius XII13 in 1951. Since its dedication, the magnificent, imposing structure has undergone numerous changes. The cathedral, which serves as Cape Town's primary Catholic church, is a vibrant place of worship where people can find God and deepen their connection with Him or the believers that seek to fellowship in Cape town, Roeland Street has also got you covered on that part. The place is a regular spot for homeless people because they are often given food and looked after.
For the wine, beer or any beverage lovers, Roeland liquors is the place for you and the place to be! It is a craft beer and wine store located on Roeland Street and they offer a wide range of craft beers and wines at great value prices. The store is located right opposite to Kimberly hotel making it easy and safe for visitors residing there, the place has an old hipster feel to it. The place is free following as you enter you are overwhelmed with the warmth of the environment, with everyone showing interest in one another over a glass of beer, you get to see different personalities all brightening the place.
Roeland Street is also famous for having the South African Parliament. The parliament, which is located on the intersection of Plein Street, Roeland Street, and St. John's Street, often known as Stalplein. It has a beautiful garden/ park that serves as a memorial garden and monument honouring South African soldiers which was built in the area of Stalplein in 1986, among other alterations throughout the years.
For the bookworms, Roeland Street had also got you covered with different kind of special reads at a very reasonable price at The Book Lounge. The store also has a nice café downstairs where you can enjoy coffee while shopping. The store also hosts various events such as book launches and readings, making people network and connect through fantastic books reviews.
Roeland Street has a lot of rented spaces available for those looking for a place to call home or even adventuring on entrepreneurship. For the early birds wanting to catch the biggest worm then the Vida e caffe on Roeland Street is a place for you, it offers different kinds of breakfast on their menu, its aim is to make sure you are wide awake and ready for the day with their delicious coffee and full-on breakfast or a quick breakfast fix for those in a rush!
Here's what some of the local people had to say about Roeland Street.
These are the places that I have personally explored in Cape Town, South Africa on Roeland Street and I must say Roeland Street has the feel of being home even though you are away, it is just one street that has absolutely all the essential places that one might urgently need. From Places to eat, drink, fellowship, read, stay and relax this place is fantastic! Not to mention the love that everyone has for each other, the people are very welcoming, this place is a must see mainly because of its historical background, the street is more than meets the eye and it has so much more to offer.
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