No more Curt von Francois Monument Traditional Cache

This is our third cache in a series planned to highlight monuments and buildings in Windhoek, some well known and some off the beaten track.

This cache takes you to where a memorial of Curt von Francois used to be, in front of the municipal building of Windhoek. 

The 2.4 m high-bronze statue of Curt von Francois, gazing down Independence Avenue, was unveiled on October 18, 1965 during the 75-year anniversary celebrations of Windhoek.

Curt von François is recognised as the European founder of Windhoek and Swakopmund. Von François was not only a soldier but primarily a talented cartographer and researcher who contributed significantly to the development of the former German colony.

The colonial-era statue of a German official was removed from the Namibian capital Windhoek in November 2022, following pressure from local activists.

The cache is located in a sign very close by that just calls for CITO.

Please always be safety concious when caching in Windhoek and walking around town. Stealth may be required. Not recommended at night.