French: Robben Island
The Robben Island is a World Heritage site in South Africa defined by the UNESCO in 1999 and definitely a recommended cultural sightseeing location.
It is on position 841 (449, 287) in our monthly survey..

"Robben Island was used at various times between the 17th and 20th centuries as a prison, a hospital for socially unacceptable groups and a military base. Its buildings, particularly those of the late 20th century such as the maximum security prison for political prisoners, witness the triumph of democracy and freedom over oppression and racism."
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