Architectural detail at the Old Drostdy, Swellendam, Western Cape, South Africa.

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Founded by the Dutch East India Company in 1745, Swellendam is the third oldest town in South Africa. The Dostdy was built in 1747 to serve as the headquarters of the Landdrost, or regional official for the Dutch Empire.

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Size: 5066px × 3370px
Location: Swellendam, Western Cape, South Africa
Photo credit: © Haydn Hansell / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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