Nobel Square - V&A Waterfront, Cape Town
In 2002 the idea of a Nobel Square was initiated by the then Premier of the Western Cape, Ebrahim Rasool.The idea was to honour South Africa's four Nobel Peace Prize Laureates for the role they played in achieving peace and democracy. Each one at a different time in history. 
The four Nobel Peace Prize Laureates The sculptures stand in the form of a crescent with Table Mountain in the background. They are slightly larger than life-size and have each individual's preferred quotations engraved in their chosen language in front of the sculptures. The four Laureates are: - Albert Lithuli (1960)
- Desmond Tutu (1984)
- FW de Klerk (1993)
- Nelson Mandela (1993)
The Peace and Democracy sculpture, also found on Nobel Square, is a narrative work acknowledging the contribution of women and children to the attainment of peace in South Africa. All five sculptures are cast in bronze and stand on a granite area of 386 square meters.
Useful InformationHours: 24 hours a day as it does not have restricted access.
Website: www.nobelsquare.com
Location: V&A Waterfront
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