916 ZA - Robben Island (1999)

Brief Description

"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."

罗布恩岛

"从17世纪到20世纪罗布恩岛曾有过不同的用途，它曾经是监狱、不受社会欢迎的人的医院和军事基地。这里的建筑，特别是那些在20世纪后期的建筑，如用来关押政治犯的监狱，见证了民主和自由战胜压迫和种族主义的过程。"

Source UNESCO WH website http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/916

Courtesy of elbe from postcrossing forum