Makhanda, formerly known as Grahamstown, located in Eastern Cape Province, is known for excellence in academia, arts and culture. A large sign prominently displayed at the entrance of Makhanda declares “Makhanda, the Creative City”.
Makhanda is a unique and charitable place where everything is connected. The town basically has three personalities. For a week in July it's all tie-dyed and artsy and performers float around its streets 24 hours a day. During the academic terms, it’s a flutter of students and school uniforms and 21st birthday jols and during the holidays, when Rhodes University and the town's nearly 20 schools close, it rests.
This place has managed to retain its small-town charm, yet you can partake in the best of city activities and benefits. From restaurants to cafes and shops, it is largely due to the student population that there is a bustling social scene.
Grahamstown plays host to Africa’s largest arts festival. Held annually, the Grahamstown National Arts Festival is without doubt the biggest attraction in this charming Eastern Cape town. Architectural junkies will enjoy wandering the streets to view exquisitely preserved examples of Georgian-Settler, Tudor Gothic, Neo-Gothic, Victorian and Edwardian architecture.
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Among the 70 declared National Heritage sites in Makhanda is The Cathedral of St Michael and St George, with its Victorian and early Edwardi...
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