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Port Elizabeth - Eastern Cape - South Africa Travel Guide
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Port Elizabeth can thank Sir Rufane Donkin for its name. His wife, Elizabeth, died in 1817 and he named the city after her. He never came to terms with the death of his wife and in 1841 Donkin took his own life. You can visit the lighthouse where a sandstone pyramid was built in commemoration of the Donkins.
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There are a great variety of attractions in Port Elizabeth. Not only can you visit the beautiful beaches, you can also explore Port Elizabeth’s rich and diverse culture and history.
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You can visit the eastern Karoo and the fruit plantations or explore the diverse archeological history of the city center. In the midst of the market place you will find the porcelain statue of Queen Victoria. A sight not to be missed is the Gothic Library with its terracotta façade, built in 1902. Visit the oldest part of Port Elizabeth, “The Hill”, where you will find houses from the turn of the century that have been completely renovated. The oldest house in Port Elizabeth is situated on Constitution Hill and was built in 1825.
Another attraction is the aquarium with its dolphins, sharks and other fish at Bayworld. About 70km from Port Elizabeth you can visit the infamous Addo Elephant National Park of South Africa.
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 Port Elizabeth - Eastern Cape
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