The Ammunition depot in 1777

where ammunition had been store in case of an attack on Stellenbosch. It did nothapenin 300 years, and was then transformed to a weekly market. In 1936 the municupaity restored it and it becacme a national monument,

Since 1971 is is used as a museum displayinf a collection of fire arms.

Thanks to all my faithful friends and followers for hanging in there with me. I am feeling much better und will go outside for a while today :-)

[Susan Wakely]

Interesting that it has a bell tower.

[Dione Giorgio]

Cool image and story. Well done to whoever came up with the idea
of turning the place into a museum connected with its original use.

[Joan Robillard]

Nice scene

[Issi Bannerman]

Fascinating background to this building.

[Valerie Chesney]

Such a history & I so like that bell tower.
So pleased you are feeling better//

[Brian]

Lovely. Thanks for the history. Pleased to know you are feeling better.

[Wylie]

What an odd shaped building, like a giant lunch box!

[Peter Dulis]

interesting

[Suzie Townsend]

My goodness but that is old.

[John Falconer]

Lovely shot and Narrative.

[Christine Sztukowski]

Nicely presented

[Mags]

Great presentation and information!

[Bucktree]

Wonderful capture of this historical building. Enjoy some sunshine today.

[katy]

This is a fabulous photo of this building and a wonderful historical shot.

So glad to hear you are feeling well enough to go out.

[mittens (Marilyn)]

Such a lovely shot and I'm glad you are feeling better, Diana.

[Elyse Klemchuk]

I agree with Dione- How wonderful that this historical building could become a museum connected to its original use! I really like the bright red doors and the bell tower!

[Merrelyn]

What a fabulous old building. I've been somewhat MIA too and didn't know that you've been unwell. I'm glad that you're on the mend.

[gloria jones]

Great capture and interesting history

[Renee Salamon]

What a history - so glad you are feeling a little better. Fresh air always good to help recovery

[Lisa Brown]

this just jumps off the page with life and vitality. It is a beautiful contrast between the white and blue sky. Lovely. Glad you are on the mend

[Cathy Donohoue]

Super shot and the reds make it pop.

[Korcsog Károly]

Nice photo of this historic building! I am glad that you feel better!

[Margaret Brown]

So interesting, nice capture

[Judith Johnson]

Wonderful image. Hope you're feeling better soon

[Milanie]

Interesting history

[Michelle]

Looks like an interesting place to visit, glad your feeling a bit better

[Carole Sandford]

Great looking building! Interesting history.

[Allison Maltese]

Interesting. I like the bright blue sky and autumnal trees surrounding this building.

[Ann H. LeFevre]

It stands out so nicely against that blue sky. Nice shot! (And glad to hear you're feeling better too.)

[Heather]

A great perspective to capture this historic building! So glad to hear you are starting to feel better, Diana!

[Islandgirl]

Interesting history and building. So glad to hear you are feeling better!

[Shutterbug]

Looks like you have a beautiful sky for your time outdoors. Hope you keep improving. Love the pov of the shot.

[Maggiemae]

I had to go back and find out what was wrong! You can feel so awfully sick with a viral infection and end up exhausted, so take it easy. Good to see you are keeping up with the photos!

[Diana]

@wakelys @sangwann @joansmor @jamibann @happysnaps @briaan @pusspup @pdulis @stownsend @johnfalconer @365projectorgchristine @marlboromaam @dkellogg @grammyn @mittens @kchuk @merrelyn @seattlite @rensala @lisab514 @cdonohoue @kork @craftymeg @busylady @milaniet @bigmxx @carole_sandford @falcon11 @olivetreeann @365projectorgheatherb @radiogirl @shutterbug49 @maggiemae Thanks so much for the kind words, lovely comments and favs. they are ver much appreciated :-)

[Diana]

@wakelys I suppose they had to warn the resisents of an attack somehow Susan ;-)

[bkb in the city]

Very nice building

[winghong_ho]

Great shot of this historical building. Nice to hear the news that you are getting better.

[Rick]

Cool capture. Interesting building.

[Diana]

@bkbinthecity @wh2021 @rickster549 Thanks so much :-)