A botanic garden, naturally, but it has thousands of plants all native to South Africa. It takes all day, but there is a nice eatery there too, as well as a bookshop. And from the back you can climb the old track up Table Mountain.

A bus goes from the bus station in the middle of the town, but check times. Journey is under 30 mins. The gardens are inland from the town centre.

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A church that is really stunning, even for those who get a bit jaded by Orthodox churches. Restored after the Soviets left, as so many are, the colours are bright and fresh but I won't say any more or it will spoil the surprise.

Close to the Gates of Dawn, on the southern side of the old city. Look for the big entrance gate on the east side of the road.

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A museum in the basement of the former school/college that Stalin went to as a young student. Get a guide who speaks English, and see the amazing items worked in metal (including gold) and painted wood from two millenia of Georgian art. It is cool, as the objects require aircon for their conservation - a blessing on a hot day. Small entry fee.

Near the city centre, and signed from main streets

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The Viennese Opera House is justly world famous, but costs a bomb and you must book some time in advance. Instead, do the student thing and queue for a Stehplatz, but you need good legs. Standing for 3 hours is good fun, but tiring.

In the 1st district, on the Ringstrasse (Ring Road), with a metro station of the same name.

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Th oldest church in the city (around 13th century) is very beautiful and quite different from most of the churches in the old town.

Walk north from the Opera House, through the open market area and on for about 1/2 kilometre.

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An outdoor museum of rural culture. Even better is their restaurant, perched on a cliff with lovely views and a cool breeze in hot weather. There is often live music too.

Get a marshroot bus and ask for it, they will know how to get you there. It is a longish walk above the city

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