This image referencing 'Port Elizabeth' is courtesy of Flickr. Click on the name of the Flickr account holder below the photograph to see more images. Campanile Memorial Port Elizabeth Image by South African Tourism Campanile Memorial in Port Elizabeth was erected to commemorate the landing of the 1820 settlers. This image is automatically selected as it was published with this keyword/s relevant to Port Elizabeth: Port Elizabeth. Please - CLICK HERE to report any 'offensive' … [Read more...] about Campanile Memorial Port Elizabeth – SA Tourism
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Looking up the Campanile – Featured Blog
Today's posts from our featured Port Elizabeth Blogger: Looking up the Campanile: I wonder how many people visiting the Campanile look up before entering and think to themselves, "Self, how am I ever going to climb all those steps to get up there without dying?" Yes, there are 204 steps, but if you take it easy, visit every level and don't think about it too much, you'll be at the top before you'll know it. Or just take the lift if it's working. But ascending the Campanile with the lift … [Read more...] about Looking up the Campanile – Featured Blog
Campanile Hotel – Port Elizabeth
This image referencing 'Port Elizabeth' is courtesy of Flickr. Click on the name of the Flickr account holder below the photograph to see more images. Campanile Hotel Image by max_thinks_sees rough spot This image is automatically selected as it was published with this keyword/s relevant to Port Elizabeth: Port Elizabeth. Please - CLICK HERE to report any 'offensive' images. Don't forget to support and thank the photographer. Submit your own Port Elizabeth images here. … [Read more...] about Campanile Hotel – Port Elizabeth
Campanile hotel – Port Elizabeth
This image referencing 'Port Elizabeth' is courtesy of Flickr. Click on the name of the Flickr account holder below the photograph to see more images. Campanile hotel Image by jmtennapel This image is automatically selected as it was published with this keyword/s relevant to Port Elizabeth: Port Elizabeth. Please - CLICK HERE to report any 'offensive' images. Don't forget to support and thank the photographer. Submit your own Port Elizabeth images here. … [Read more...] about Campanile hotel – Port Elizabeth
Could this be ONE STEP Closer to Nelson Mandela Bay hosting The Ocean Race?
At 13h30 on 11 September the organisers of The Ocean Race announced one more Host City - the Hague in Netherlands. The Hague joins Alicante, Spain and Aarhus, Denmark as the third host city to be announced for the 2021/22 edition. The Ocean race is an around the world yacht race, held every three or four years since 1973. Originally named the Whitbread Round the World Race after its initiating sponsor, British brewing company Whitbread, in 2001 it became the Volvo Ocean Race after Swedish … [Read more...] about Could this be ONE STEP Closer to Nelson Mandela Bay hosting The Ocean Race?
I Have a Dream, a Simple Dream
I Have a Dream, a Simple Dream: One day soon to see IMOCA 60's and VO65 Round the World Racing Yachts stopover in the Port of Port Elizabeth before tackling the Southern Ocean. PE is an ideal stopover and entry point to the Southern Ocean. This image was taken from the observation point at the top of the Campanile Building in Strand Street, Port Elizabeth. @theoceanrace #nosingleuseplastics #sailing #theoceanrace @IMOCA60 #straton #alanstraton #mype #PEness - Taken by the Editor whilst … [Read more...] about I Have a Dream, a Simple Dream
Let’s Welcome Cruise Liners with The National Anthem Played by the Campanile Bells
The Port of Port Elizabeth’s 2018/19 cruise season was officially launched with the arrival of the MS Amadea to its shores this morning. The Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) celebrated her entry into the port with a tug ballet – tugs spraying water with their fire monitors. The season got underway recently with the arrival of the first cruise liner, MS Europa 2 on 6 November. Phoenix Reisen’s MS Amadea sailed into port fully booked, carrying 630 German passengers and 323 crew members. … [Read more...] about Let’s Welcome Cruise Liners with The National Anthem Played by the Campanile Bells
Medihelp Train Race Runners treated before start
Early morning at the Campanile as we wait for the start of the Train Race. Just before the start at 9:00 am the Campanile bells played the National Anthem (See Historical Campanile Building for more information). @CaltexEC See also: http://basystems.co.za #trainrace #portelizabeth #alanstraton #mype - Taken by the Editor whilst wandering aimlessly about pretending to be in the know. … [Read more...] about Medihelp Train Race Runners treated before start
The Campanile clock and bells mechanism – Featured Blog
Today's posts from our featured Port Elizabeth Blogger: The Campanile clock and bells mechanism: Ascending the Campanile you don't just get to see the original bell clappers, you also get to see the original clock (below) and bell (above) mechanisim. Source: Port Elizabeth Daily Photo. Click HERE to submit your blog to be part of this daily feature. CLICK HERE to get a daily digest of PE Goodness straight into your inbox with the MyPE Monday to Friday Newsletter. … [Read more...] about The Campanile clock and bells mechanism – Featured Blog
Campanile bell clappers – Featured Blog
Today's posts from our featured Port Elizabeth Blogger: Campanile bell clappers: During the renovation of the Campanile bells, the original clappers were replaced with more modern ones that could "reset" to ring the bells a lot faster. The old clappers have been renovated themselves and have been put on display on one of the levels as you go up the tower. Source: Port Elizabeth Daily Photo. Click HERE to submit your blog to be part of this daily feature. CLICK HERE to get a … [Read more...] about Campanile bell clappers – Featured Blog
A Carillon of bells in the Port Elizabeth Campanile – Featured Blog
Today's posts from our featured Port Elizabeth Blogger: A Carillon of bells in the Port Elizabeth Campanile: At the top of the Campanile there is a glass trapdoor you can actually see the bells through. I was lucky enough to go on a tour up the Campanile with somebody from the Mandela Bay Development Agency who was in charge of the renovations and he opened the door for me and allowed me to stick my camera inside.The Campanile originally had 23 bells with another two being added … [Read more...] about A Carillon of bells in the Port Elizabeth Campanile – Featured Blog
Campanile Frieze and Wall of Texts – Featured Blog
Today's posts from our featured Port Elizabeth Blogger: Campanile Frieze and Wall of Texts: If you started a walk along Route 67 at the Campanile then the Campanile Frieze and Wall of Texts would be one of the first art pieces you'll see. Both of these are done by artist Mkhonto Gwazela. The frieze at the top celebrates the indigenous heritage of Nelson Mandela Bay and the Eastern Cape with the sculpted visual image being cast in concrete along the curved wall. The poem just … [Read more...] about Campanile Frieze and Wall of Texts – Featured Blog
Voortrekker Billy Connolly with modern glasses
In the frieze outside the entrance to the Campanile in Strand Street there is a sculpture that, at a quick glance, looks like Comedian Billy Connolly wearing 21st Century Spectacles. L To R top to bottom: Voortrekker Billy Connolly with modern glasses. Michael, Nikki, Hannah. Campanile. View from the Campanile viewing platform. @nikkistraton #billyconnolly #portelizabeth #campanile #alanstraton #straton - Taken by the Editor whilst wandering aimlessly about pretending to be in the know. … [Read more...] about Voortrekker Billy Connolly with modern glasses
Donkin Reserve seen from the Campanile – Featured Blog
Today's posts from our featured Port Elizabeth Blogger: Donkin Reserve seen from the Campanile: And with that 2017 is gone and 2018 have arrived. I have seen a lot of people say that they are glad 2017 is over and done with and I took a little time to contemplate my own 2017. I came to the conclusion that it actually wasn't a bad year for me at all. It was very busy though both from a personal as well as a work point of view and right now I can't see 2018 being any … [Read more...] about Donkin Reserve seen from the Campanile – Featured Blog
Uitenhage born composer’s National Anthem rated Best in the World
In a straw poll at The Economist this month, the National Anthem voted as number one in the world is Nkosi Sikelel'iAfrika - the South African National Anthem. Taken from a protest hymn by Uitenhage born composer Enoch Sontonga, the lyrics combine Afrikaans, English, Xhosa, Zulu and Sesotho in an act of musical healing for the Rainbow nation. In their citation The Economist says this about National Anthems; "Good anthems, such as Ukraine’s and Israel's, contain a tinge of sadness, because … [Read more...] about Uitenhage born composer’s National Anthem rated Best in the World
