The City’s Wine Valley
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Durbanville was once a farming village called Pampoenkraal. In 1836 it was renamed after Sir Benjamin D'Urban, the governor of the Cape at the time. Today it is part of Greater Cape Town, but the hills around it are still farmland.
Wheat and sheep farms gave way to vineyards, and the area is now one of Cape Town's best-loved wine valleys.
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Named for a governor
Sir Benjamin D'Urban gave the town its name.
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Wheat first
Farming here began with grain and sheep.
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City views
Many farms look across to Table Mountain.
🇿🇦 Cape spotlight
On a clear day you can see Table Mountain from many Durbanville tasting rooms.
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🤔 What was Durbanville originally called?
Pampoenkraal.
🤔 Who is it named after?
Sir Benjamin D'Urban, a Cape governor.
Lesson 2: Durbanville fun facts