Centre for the Book

The Centre for the Book is a building situated next to the Company's Gardens in . The building is run for the state by an independent organization of the same name, to promote literacy, reading, publishing and for conferences, symposia, training courses and exhibitions pertaining to these.
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  • Type: Library
  • Description: center in Cape Town to promote literacy, reading, and publishing
  • Address: 62 Queen Victoria Street

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Iziko South African Museum and Company’s Garden.

Museum
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The , formerly the South African Museum, is a South African national located in . The museum was founded in 1825, the first in the country. is situated 220 metres south of Centre for the Book.

Garden
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The Company's Garden is a large public situated in Cape Town CBD - the main commercial district of . It is the oldest garden in , and a national heritage site.

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is situated 110 metres south of Centre for the Book.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Bo-Kaap and Gardens.

Neighborhood
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The is an area of , , formerly known as the Malay Quarter. It is a former racially segregated area, situated on the slopes of above the city centre, and is a historical centre of Cape Malay culture in Cape Town.

Suburb
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is an affluent, predominantly residential suburb of , . It is located just to the south of the CBD, in the higher elevations of the City Bowl area, and directly beneath and .

Suburb
The Bo-Kaap is an area of , , formerly known as the Malay Quarter. It is a former racially segregated area, situated on the slopes of above the city centre, and is a historical centre of Cape Malay culture in Cape Town.

Centre for the Book

Latitude
-33.92705° or 33° 55′ 37″ south
Longitude
18.4158° or 18° 24′ 57″ east
Open location code
4FRW3CF8+58
Open­Street­Map ID
way 303876705
Open­Street­Map feature
amenity=­library
Open­Street­Map feature
building=­yes
Wiki­data ID
Q55822962
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In Other Languages

“Centre for the Book” goes by many names.
  • Arabic: “مركز الكتاب”

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Highlights include Museum of Dogs and French Consulate.

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