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10 Instagram spots around Stellenbosch
Stellenbosch offers oak-lined streets, historic buildings, gardens and mountain scenery close to town. These photo ideas combine the compact centre with nearby public nature reserves.
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Dorp Street
Dorp Street is known for its concentration of historic architecture in central Stellenbosch. From the pavement, compose along the street so a sequence of façades and the oak trees establish the setting.
Search Google MapsChurch Street
Church Street runs through the historic centre and has an oak-lined setting around its cafés. Photograph along the street from the pavement, using the trees and façades to give the scene depth.
Search Google MapsDie Braak
Die Braak is a grassy open square with oaks along its edges and paths crossing the centre. Stand on a path and include both the trees and open lawn in a wide photograph.
Search Google MapsStellenbosch University Botanical Garden
The university botanical garden contains South African and international plant collections. From a garden path, frame contrasting leaves together. Ask the garden office about photography arrangements before taking pictures.
Search Google MapsSchreuderhuis
Schreuderhuis stands at the corner of Church and Ryneveld streets and represents a modest Cape vernacular house. From the public street, include its exterior and the corner to place the building in context.
Search Google MapsStellenbosch Moederkerk
The Moederkerk is a prominent Neo-Gothic church in Stellenbosch’s historic centre. From Drostdy Street, give the exterior room in a vertical frame and use the street setting to show its place in town.
Search Google MapsJan Marais Nature Reserve
Jan Marais Nature Reserve is an open space within Stellenbosch with indigenous vegetation and walking trails. Follow an established path and use its curve to lead the eye through the plants.
Search Google MapsRooiplein
Rooiplein is an open space on Stellenbosch University’s campus, with maps on an exterior library wall. Photograph the wall and part of the square together to put the public artwork in context.
Search Google MapsJonkershoek Nature Reserve
Jonkershoek Nature Reserve lies near Stellenbosch among mountain slopes and a river valley. From an approved walking route, frame the valley beneath the peaks. Hiking permits are required and trails can close.
Search Google MapsStellenbosch Art Mile
The Stellenbosch Art Mile follows the Eerste River and crosses several bridges. From a riverside path, include a bridge and the water in your frame to show the setting of the outdoor art route.
Search Google MapsSources for these photo spots
- Stellenbosch Heritage Foundation: Townscape character units
- Visit Stellenbosch: Free walking tours
- Visit Stellenbosch: Mornings in Stellenbosch
- Stellenbosch Heritage Foundation: The Braak
- Stellenbosch University: Visit the botanical garden
- Stellenbosch Heritage Foundation: Proposed Grade I gradings
- Visit Stellenbosch: Stellenbosch Museum
- Visit Stellenbosch: Stellenbosch Moederkerk
- Stellenbosch Municipality: Jan Marais Nature Reserve management plan
- Stellenbosch University Visual Redress Project: Maps on Rooiplein
- Stellenbosch University: Campus security
- CapeNature: Jonkershoek Nature Reserve
- CapeNature: Jonkershoek day visitor information
- Stellenbosch Art Mile: Official site
- CapeNature: Filming and photography procedure