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Marine Dr, Summerstrand, Gqeberha, 6001, South AfricaMap
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  • Robert O
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    The story of Piet Retief still significant in the present

    This monument is at a site where the farm of Piet Retief once was. Retief who lived during the early 1800s was a Voortrekker (Boer pioneer) who evaded British colonial rule in the Western Cape. Dissat...

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    Reviewed on Dec 20, 2021
  • vickydejager19
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    If you want to learn some history

    If you like to read about history than it is worth it. It's across the street from Pollok Beach. Me and friends walked there it was a nice stroll and it is nearby some good hotels. The place was a ...

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    Reviewed on Apr 11, 2018
  • Mohamed A
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    Not worth it!

    Don't waste your time stopping to take pictures next to this monument. Other than old Afrikaaner society history, there is no point. No tourists were at this monument, it is close to the beach road...

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    Reviewed on Nov 28, 2017
  • Albert G
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    Unexpected gem

    The Piet Retief monument is situated almost on the beachfront. The monument was erected on the original farm of Voortrekker leader Piet Retief. For tourists who do not know much about local history ...

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    Reviewed on Dec 1, 2016
  • Andrew D
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    Don't speed past this (colonial) memorial like everyone else!

    This monument commemorates the life and journey of a group of colonialists led by boer "great trek" leader Piet Retief. At some stage Retief had a farm on the site.

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    Reviewed on Nov 15, 2016
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