Artscape Theatre Centre, Cape Town, South Africa

Completed in 1971, the Artscape Theatre Centre is one of the major landmarks of Cape Town, South Africa. It is considered the main center for performing arts in the city and is home to an opera house that can seat close to 1, 500 people, an arena theater and a small theater. The said landmark was formerly known as the Nico Malan Theater Center, after the name of the one who initiated its construction, Dr. Johannes Nicholas Malan, who was also the former administrator of the National Party of the Cape Province during that time. The theater center plays host to 3 main performing companies including the Fine Music Radio, Cape Town City Ballet and the Cape Philharmonic Orchestra.

Artscape Theatre Centre lies within a city that has long been considered a tourist magnet because of its geography, man-made landmarks and political designation. Tourists who flock to Cape Town always visit its main tourist attraction, the Table Mountain and its Table Mountain National Park to enjoy fun-filled outdoor activities and grand cape and ocean views. The beaches of the city are also a must-see including Clifton Bay Beach, a popular destination boasting a long stretch of fine sand with array of dining and shopping venues. Those who love to master their swing can head out to Atlantic Beach Golf Club. When it comes to accommodations, the 4-star Park Inn by Radisson Cape Town Foreshore is the nearest hotel to the center. Those who want to enjoy more affordable rates can check in at the Holiday Inn Cape Town which allows convenient access to major landmarks like Greenmarket Square. The next major city of Cape Town, Wellington also has its own long list of premium and budget-friendly accommodations.