South Africa's Cape Town
Robben Island
This stark reminder of man’s injustices owes its fame to one of its most illustrious inhabitants, Nelson Mandela. Robben Island, which now serves only as a museum, has held the former roles of a prison, a leper colony, a mental institution and a military base.
Declared a World Heritage Site on December 1, 1997, Robben Island now stands as the powerful tribute to the triumph of the human spirit. Every year, more and more visitors come to witness the famous Island, a sobering and inspiring experience simultaneously.
