Opened: 1907. Why itâs famous: This 20-story hotel off Central Park was recognized as a NYC landmark in 1969, and is as much a part of the cityâs fictional history as its real one. Not only did it snag a cameo in last yearâs film rendition of The Great Gatsby, but F. Scott Fitzgerald actually lived there once.
Stellenbosch, the 'town of oaks', is also the educational and research centre of the winelands. Stellenbosch University is the only university in South Africa which offers a degree in viticulture and oenology, and it has many of the countryâs most successful winemakers as alumni. The Elsenburg School of Agriculture is also near Stellenbosch, as is the Nietvoorbij Institute of Viticulture and Oenology.
Tygerberg Hospital is a tertiary hospital located in Parow, Cape Town. The hospital was officially opened in 1976 and is the largest hospital in the Western Cape and the second largest hospital in South Africa.It acts as a teaching hospital in conjunction with the University of Stellenbosch's Health Science Faculty.Mission. To provide affordable world class quality health care to public and private patients within available resources, as well as excellent educational and research opportunities.Vision. To be the best academic hospital in Africa, recognised for its world class health care service locally, nationally and internationally.o provide affordable world class quality health care to public and private patients within available resources, as well as excellent educational and research opportunities. Vision. To be the best academic hospital in Africa, recognised for its world class health care service locally, nationally and internationally.