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Sea Point is an affluent and densely populated suburb of Cape Town, situated between Signal Hill and the Atlantic Ocean, a few kilometres to the west of Cape Town's Central Business District (CBD). Moving from Sea Point to the CBD, one passes first through the small suburb of Three Anchor Bay, then Green Point. Seaward from Green Point is the area known as Mouille Point, where the local lighthouse is situated. It borders to the southwest the suburb of Bantry Bay. It is known for its large Jewish population, synagogues, and kosher food options.
Image: Aerial View of Sea Point, Cape Town South Africa
Image: Sea Point Pavilion
Image: Sea Point Beach Front
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Green Point, Cape Town
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Green Point is an affluent suburb on the Atlantic Seaboard of Cape Town, South Africa located to the north west of the central business district. It is home to Cape Town Stadium, a major sporting venue that was built for the 2010 FIFA World Cup. Sea Point promenade runs through the suburb, connecting it to Three Anchor Bay and Sea Point, a popular Jewish neighbourhood. Somerset Road forms the main thoroughfare lined by restaurants, cafés, delis, boutiques and nightclubs.
An aerial view of Green Point from Signal Hill
Green Point Common used as prisoner of war transit camp for Boer prisoners during the Second Boer War
Somerset Hospital built in 1864
Pond in Green Point Park with Signal Hill and Lion's Head in the background.