59 Places of Interest in Johannesburg
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Museums
Absa Money Museum
Home to the largest collection of money used in South Africa’s past in the world, Absa Money Museum lies in downtown Johannesburg on Troye Street. The ABSA Money Museum is the only banking and money museum in the country, and holds a fascinating history ...
Museums
Adler Museum of Medicine
Over 40 000 objects that illustrate the history of medicine, dentistry and pharmacy through the ages today make up the collection housed in the Adler Museum of medicine, funded by the Faculty of Health Sciences at Wits University in Johannesburg, where ...
Landmarks / Mandela Route / Museums
Apartheid Museum
The Apartheid Museum is the story of the triumph of the human spirit over adversity. Beginning in 1948, the white elected National Party government initiated a process which turned over 20 million people into 2nd class citizens, damning them to a life of ...
Landmarks / Miscellaneous
Braamfontein Spruit
One of several streams in Johannesburg the Braamfontein Spruit flows through the city's northern suburbs, its overgrown banks providing a much-needed green lung for residents who cycle, bird watch, hike and trail-run the paths ...
Landmarks / Memorials
Brenda Fassie Memorial
The bronze sculpture of Brenda Fassie outside the Bassline Music Venue in Newtown, Johannesburg, is one of 40 memorial art works placed by the Sunday Times around the country to celebrate its 100th birthday, and to promote national ...
Mandela Route / Landmarks / Museums
Chancellor House
Nelson Mandela and Oliver Tambo ran the first black legal practice in the country from a modest three-storey building, known as Chancellor House, during the 1950s at the height of apartheid. The major effort of their healthy practice was to help those ...
Golf Courses
Crown Mines Golf Club
South Africa is famous for its gold, and Crown Mines Golf Club is built in genuine mining country, just a few kilometres southeast of central Johannesburg. Less than 2 kilometres away from the course is Gold Reef City which boasts among its attractions a ...
Birdlife or Wildlife Sanctuaries
Cumberland Bird Sanctuary
Just opposite the Bryanston Country Club is a bird sanctuary; an official 5.2 hectare 'protected area' with its entrance on Cumberland Avenue, hence its name. Most of the time it is kept under lock and key, but at certain times it is open to the general ...
Landmarks / Miscellaneous
Delta Park
Delta Park is a rather large green lung in northern Johannesburg that lies nestled in amongst the suburbs of Victory park, Blairgowrie and Craighall Park. Whilst always popular with residents and their dogs, the park earned a fair amount of bad press at ...
Landmarks / Miscellaneous
Diagonal Street
Diagonal Street is situated in the CBD of the metropolis, which is generally characterised by massive architectural features and impressive skyscrapers. The iconic building known as Eleven Diagonal Street was designed by Helmut Jahn, who is an acclaimed ...
Landmarks / Memorials
Duma Nokwe Monument
You will find the Duma Nikwe Monument outside the Johannesburg High Court, near the law courts, on Pritchard Street in downtown Johannesburg. Designed by artist Lewis Levin, the two-metre-high piece of art is a homage to the first black advocate ...
Golf Courses
Eagle Canyon Country Club
Enjoy world-class golfing and facilities at the exquisite Eagle Canyon Country Club in Honeydew, Johannesburg. This was once a sand quarry, but received a complete makeover to be the gorgeous course it is today, thanks to Wonder Gardens and Douw van der ...
Landmarks / Miscellaneous
East Rand Flea Market
Just outside Johannesburg in Boksburg, the East Rand Flea Market lies right next to the East Rand Mall, and as a result, is open just about all week, except for Mondays, to sell its wares to shoppers, who delight in the array of goods that range from ...
Shopping
East Rand Mall
The popular East Rand Mall takes full advantage of the prime position of this area and offers a variety of restaurants, boutiques, chain stores and franchises to appeal to the tastes and needs of the full spectrum of shoppers. Being less than 10 ...
2010 Stadiums / Landmarks
Ellis Park Stadium
Although the Ellis Park Stadium was already a regular host of major sports matches (having first been constructed in 1928), it underwent a major renovation to accommodate the millions of international players and fans that came to South Africa ...
Lakes / Dams
Emmarentia Dam
Reputed to be the best dog walk in Johannesburg, Emmarentia Dam lies next to the Botanic Garden in Emmarentia, north Johannesburg. Tranquil lawns in which families can meet and play, walkways peppered with wooden benches placed strategically to afford ...
2010 Stadiums / Landmarks
FNB Stadium (Soccer City)
Soccer City goes by various other names, the best known of which are the FNB Stadium and The Calabash (after its iconic shape). This stadium, situated in Nasrec, near Johannesburg’s Soweto Township, hosted the opening and final matches of ...
Landmarks / Memorials
Gandhi Square
Gandhi Square is both a popular tourist attraction and a busy urban hub of commercial and retail activity. It is situated in the heart of the Central Business District of Johannesburg, and is about 25 minutes from both Sandton and the OR Tambo ...
Miscellaneous / Popular Tourist Routes
Gautrain
The Gautrain is an 80 kilometre mass rapid transit railway system, which is a long-winded way of saying that Johannesburg constructed a (really) fast train that cuts out all of the traffic to and from the airport, just in time for the Soccer World Cup of ...
Entertainment / Museums
Gold Reef City
At Gold Reef City you will find experiences that you would not find anywhere else - it's a combination of fun, fantasy, historical fact all in a safe environment with great parking facilities. The casino at Gold Reef City' is open 24 hours a day and ...
Johannesburg as a destination
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Staying Overnight
Northcliff Gap
Northcliff Gap is a superb property offering Johannesburg self catering in the affluent suburb of Northcliff. This exquisite house, property and ...
The Residence Boutique Hotel
The Residence is a one of a kind boutique hotel. No effort has been spared in creating the most exquisite surroundings that surpass your greatest...
The Peech Hotel
The Peech Hotel is Joburg's newest boutique hotel. Situated centrally in Melrose, The Peech features luxurious rooms, contemporary design and ple...
Lethabo Estate
Lethabo Estate in Lanseria is set on the banks of the Crocodile River, centrally positioned very near Lanseria International Airport and a short ...
DaVinci Suites
Located on the well known and prestigious Nelson Mandela Square, the DaVinci Suites offers guests all the luxuries and comforts they have come t...
10 2nd Avenue Houghton Estate
10 2nd Avenue Houghton Estate offers luxury 5 star accommodation in the elite area of Houghton. While here guests can enjoy total relaxation, tak...
Lethabo Estate Farmhouse
Lethabo Farmhouse is a relaxed haven of easy country living with tranquil, uninterrupted views to the horizon over the pond, pool and rolling hil...
4 On Mangaan
4 On Mangaan offers Johannesburg self catering accommodation in the heart of Douglasdale. This boutique home is ideal for a group of friends or f...
The Syrene Sandton Boutique Hotel
The Syrene Boutique Hotel offers an extraordinary experience for the discerning traveller, for business or pleasure. Our unique serene aesthetics...
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