Nobel Square

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Nobel Square honours South Africa's four Nobel Peace Prize laureates with striking bronze statues. You'll find Tutu, Mandela, de Klerk, and Luthuli standing together against a backdrop of the harbour. Visit at sunset when the light hits the sculptures and the water glows behind them.

Nobel Square sits at the V&A Waterfront and carries real historical weight. Four bronze statues commemorate South Africa's Nobel Peace Prize winners: Albert Luthuli, Desmond Tutu, F.W. de Klerk, and Nelson Mandela. Each figure stands tall and distinct, crafted with deliberate detail. The harbour frames the square on one side. Seagulls, salt air, and passing boats set the scene. Plaques beside each statue offer context worth reading slowly. The square stays open and accessible throughout the day at no cost. Photographers get the best light in the late afternoon. Families, history lovers, and first-time visitors all find something meaningful here. It sits close to the Watershed market, so pair both in one visit.

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