Watch out for this one! You might just miss it if you blink! In the city centre of Cape Town you will find a small little monument remembering the slave trade in Cape Town hundreds of years ago.
During the late 1700's and early 1800's, the slave trade in Cape Town was a booming industry and slave ships used to dock in the Cape Town harbour on a regular basis.
Slaves had no place living among the noblemen, so while church was in session, the unwelcome slaves had to hang around outside and wait for their masters, sitting under a “slave tree”. It was also a well-know spot to sell off any of your slaves. The original tree was removed in 1916, although a commemorative stone has been laid in it's place, along with a artistic tree in recent years.
The spot can be found right next to Church Square in Spin street. Our city tours take you through these streets where we stop at the slave tree spot for a quick photo opportunity.
Slavery was officially abolished in the Cape in 1838.
Feel free to ask if you need some more guidance on finding this little spot! Have a look at our Cape Town City Tours visiting the tree while we explore the city on foot.
The Cape Town Experience Crew
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