If you're into...
by jansezl
If you're into architecture...visit the Union Buildings a very historic present and past. Also definitely visit the Pretoria State Theatre - very diverse and cultural. Chill out and mingle with the locals at any of the major centres - Menlyn, Hatfield and Brooklyn. Local nature reserves surrounding Pretoria is a must see! Actually, i'm originally from Durban - a port and city on the African east-coast - I miss the deep blue. But when I'm away from Pretoria, I crave the local live Jazz concerts, cosmopolitan city, restaurants and natural resorts.
Google.Earth - an Amazing new tool
by kenHuocj
Google with its maps, TALK, etecetera etcetera have been coming up
with amazing tools
the latest which i have just downloaded, for FREE
allows me to trace my footsteps and footrpints during my many decades
in city of birth and elsewhere
Internet maps reveal Roman villa
took me to 3D-Google Earth – Explore, Search and Discover
The Voortrekkers Monument in Pretoria South Africa
by Waalewiener
This is a must see activity for families , a very big building outside of Pretoria the Capital of South Africa.For the people of South Africa this Monument is very important.The building of monument started in 1937 and it was inaugerated in December 16 1949.
On December 16 each year commemorating
the Battle of the Blood River,the most important event in the history of South Africa, the people come from all over South Africa to the Voortrekkers Monument.&bParking cost Buses 20 Rand.
Cars motor-bikes & Bycicles 6 Rand.
Entrance fees: Adult 20 Rand Schoolkids 6 Rand,(without guide) 8 rand( with guide).
Art Gallery included in Entree price.
Business hours : May 1- August 31 0.800-1700.September 1 - April 30 8.00- 18.00*
Venning Park
by Bushman23
Just down the road from the American Embassy, not too far from the Union Buildings, & within walking distance from hatfield, Venning Park is ideally situated. It's not huge, but it is reasonably quiet, with beautiful gardens, and a Tea garden in the center. Perfect for a nice, relaxing picnic, even with kids. (They have a Jungle jim, etc...)
Church Square - the beginnings
by kenHuocj
where Church and Paul Kruger streets interesect
in the middle is Paul Kruger, the president of the Zuid Afrikkansche Republiek,
before it with the other 3 provinces became the Union of South Africa in 1910 [?]
Oom Paul as he is fondly known by most,
used to live in a small house 3 blocks west c/o Potgieter
The Raadsaal [ Legislature] of the ZAR in on the SW corner ( Paul Kruger W]
opposite it is the Capitol Cinema, sadly the artistic items were sold off
the the City Tourism Building, once the Art Gallery,
Cafe Riche on Church St is WS and above it the Gaming Board.
WN is the General Post Office, and further north is the Old Bank Buildling
Oom Paul on his pedestal looks north
The Supreme Court is NW, on Paul Kruger
across is the old Reserve Bank,
looking East on the N of Church St, which used to be the main commercial st
is First National Bank, formerly Barclays Bank DCO before the anti apartheid pressures
Tudor Buidling in ES. architecturally intesring with minor shops and offices
then Sanlam and Standard Bank are the ES corner
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View from the Union Buildings
Entrance to the museum - Ndebele Art
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