Rhodes Memorial
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The Rhodes Memorial is a large monument in the style of an ancient Greek temple on Devil's Peak in Cape Town, South Africa, situated close to Table Mountain. It is a memorial to the English-born South African politician Cecil John Rhodes, was designed by architect Herbert Baker and finished in 1912.
The memorial sits on Devil's peak nearby the University of Cape Town
Detail of the bronze statue Physical Energy by George Frederic Watts
View to the east, past the statuary.
A black and white photograph of one of the eight lions that flank the stairs at Rhodes Memorial.
Devil's Peak (Cape Town)
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Devil's Peak is part of the mountainous backdrop to Cape Town, South Africa. When looking at Table Mountain from the city centre, or when looking towards the city across Table Bay, the skyline from left to right consists of Devil's Peak, the flat summit of Table Mountain, the peak of Lion's Head, and Signal Hill.
Devil's Peak seen from Lion's Head. Hottentots Holland range in the distance
Devil's Peak with the University of Cape Town's Upper Campus situated on its slopes.
The King's Blockhouse, situated on Mowbray Ridge
A 360° panorama of the Cape Town surrounds as seen from Devil's Peak. Table Mountain is obvious, occupying a large portion of the view. The edges of the panorama point approximately southeast.