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- South Africa
- Durban
- The BAT Centre
The BAT Centre
On the Victoria Embankment beside the Durban harbour is a haven
for artists and musicians known as the BAT Centre (an acronym for
Bartle Arts Trust, the organisation that helped to found the
centre). The centre features a studio where traditional artists can
work; a hall that hosts concerts, conventions and festivals;
exhibition galleries; a music store and drum shop where handcrafted
wooden drums are made; and a restaurant serving authentic African
dishes from all over the continent. There are stunning views of the
harbour from the restaurant deck, which hosts live jazz music on
Sundays. Nearby is the Maritime Museum, which details the history
of the harbour and houses a restored tugboat and other interesting
exhibits. The BAT Centre is close to bus and kombie routes, but
going at night it is best to take a taxi or drive as the area isn't
safe to walk in.
Information & Facts
Address
SAS Inkonkoni Building, 45 Maritime Place, Small Craft
Harbour, Victoria Embankment
Language
South Africa has 11 official languages, including
Afrikaans, English, Xhosa, Zulu and Sotho. English is widely
spoken.
Money
South Africa's currency is the Rand (ZAR), which is divided into
100 cents. Money can be exchanged at banks, bureaux de change and
the larger hotels. ATMs are widely available (there is a daily
limit for cash withdrawals) and major international credit cards
are widely accepted, except in petrol stations where cash is
required. Visitors should be vigilant when drawing cash from ATMs,
as con artists are known to operate there. Travellers cheques and
some foreign currencies are accepted at larger hotels and shops,
but commission is charged, otherwise all commercial banks will
exchange them.
Opening Times
Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm; Saturday 10am to
2pm
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