LOCATIONS

Municipal Building Film Locations

While Cape Town is a modern city on the cutting edge of creativity, it has a rich historical heritage that shines through in its art and architecture. Cape Town’s municipal buildings offer a wealth of diverse settings for film, television and commercials, allowing production teams to create something truly unique. 

Well-Known Government Buildings in Cape Town

Cape Town is known not only for its beautiful natural scenery but also its iconic buildings and man-made landmarks. One prominent example is Cape Town City Hall, an impressive Edwardian building on the Grand Parade. The building was constructed in 1905 using distinctive honey-coloured limestone imported from England. 

Cape Town’s Houses of Parliament are also instantly recognisable, with a façade that combines elements of Neoclassical and Cape Dutch architecture. They stand in the Company’s Garden, a beautifully landscaped public space marked by historic statues and monuments. 

A more modern example of a local municipal building is Cape Town’s Civic Centre, which is located on the Foreshore and has an eye-catching backdrop of the city’s skyline. 

The bustling streets of Cape Town’s city centre are lined with a mix of modern and traditional buildings, creating a unique melting pot of classical and contemporary styles. This vibrant city has something for everyone and provides the ideal environment for creative industries to flourish.

If you’re looking for a municipal building as a location for your next production, find out how to obtain a film permit and talk to the city’s industry professionals about the regulations around filming in government buildings.