22° · Clear nowBest time: Tomorrow 7 amEven the bins look good in this light.
LandmarkThree Anchor Bay
Mandela Glasses
- 4.6616 reviews
- Free
Public sculpture of Nelson Mandela's spectacles on the Three Anchor Bay seafront, framing the ocean and Robben Island.
Quick answers
Mandela Glasses in short
When is the best time to visit Mandela Glasses?
It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Go near sunset for the light. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
Is Mandela Glasses indoors or outdoors?
Outdoors: best on a dry day.
Is Mandela Glasses good for kids?
Yes, it welcomes children.
How much does Mandela Glasses cost?
It's free to visit.
Do you need to book Mandela Glasses?
No, you can walk in.
How long do you need at Mandela Glasses?
About 15 minutes.
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Where is Mandela Glasses?
1 Rocklands Rd, Three Anchor Bay, Cape Town, 8005.
Is Mandela Glasses wheelchair accessible?
Accessibility: wheelchair accessible parking, wheelchair accessible entrance.
Status, rating and hours checked on 6 November 2026; kids, cost, booking and setting verified by the Wedar team. Where our data comes from
Right now · 7:00 pm
Why it fits right now
Better tomorrow at 7 am.
It works now, but the weather or the hour suits it more later.
Worth knowing
- Hours unknown: check before you go
22°
Clear
- Feels
- 21°
- Rain
- 0%
- Wind
- 16km/h
- 8pm
19° - 9pm
19° - 10pm
18°
The next five days
Best time to go
When your plans and the weather actually get along. Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.
Before you go
Plan your visit
Hours
Hours aren't listed. Call or check the website before you go.
Where and how
- 1 Mandela Glasses
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- 3 ZEETAN TURKISH RESTAURANT · 4 min
- 4 Korean Style · 5 min
- 5 HeSheng Chinese Restaurant · 6 min
Good to know
- Outdoors
- Free to visit
- Walk-ins welcome
- Allow about 15 min
- Step-free entrance
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.6from 616 reviews
Known for
- Giant glasses sculpture
- Robben Island view
- Sunset photos
What people say
- People like:
- Ocean views, photo opportunities and sunsets along the promenade
Around Three Anchor Bay
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Nothing extra: dress as you like.
Nothing extra. Dress as you like.