Franschhoek, South Africa
Huguenot Monument
The Huguenot Monument in Franschhoek, Western Cape, South Africa, is dedicated to the cultural influences that Huguenots have brought to the Cape Colony after their immigration during the 17th and 18th centuries. These French and Belgian Protestants were fleeing violent religious persecution, especially in Roman Catholic France. The monument was designed by J.C.
- City
- Franschhoek
- Country
- South Africa
- Category
- Historic
- Suggested visit
- About 90 minutes
Background: Wikipedia