From a working harbour built by Jan van Riebeeck and British royalty to one of South Africa’s most richest precincts

• The V&A Waterfront was built as part of Jan van Riebeeck's task to establish a refreshment station for the Dutch East India Company in 1654.
• The harbour expanded after severe winter storms in June 1858 and was later developed into the Alfred Basin and Victoria Basin, with construction continuing until 1920.
• The V&A Waterfront has become one of South Africa's richest precincts, attracting over 25 million visitors a year and featuring a mix of historic structures, cultural attractions, and modern developments.