The hip home of established local artists, the BAT Centre is the place to go and witness painters, musicians and African dancers at work. There are live shows most nights, and the complex contains several art galleries. You can also shop for authentic South African crafts. The on-site bay view bar is a hit with regulars.

The Ancient Agora or the Roman Forum, right in the city centre, is an important and fascinating archaeological site, which once was the roman heart of the ancient city. It was first built in the late 2nd century AD and was dug up by accident in the 1960s. Grab a coffee from one of the many cafes located close by and enjoy the view.

The uShaka Marine World is nothing short of incredible — it's where adrenaline-pumping water rides meet one of the world's largest collections of marine life. Here, you're not just observing; you can get up close and personal with seals and dolphins. Better yet, entry to uShaka Beach is free. If you're looking to take your adventure up a notch, several on-site companies offer diving courses, kayak rentals and boat rides.

In addition to the Rotonda, this is one of the two most characteristic monuments in town. The Galerius arch is situated close to the eastern city wall, a short distance from the Kassandreotiki gate. The 4th-century AD Roman emperor Galerius commissioned both structures to show off his power. A road used to run through the arch, past the Rotunda and on to the palace to the southwest. The arch is composed of a masonry core faced with marble sculptural panels celebrating a victory over the seventh emperor in the Sassanid Persian Empire. About two-thirds of the arch is preserved. Colloquially, the monument in known as Kamara, that's Greek for 'arch'.