Best things to do in Tshwane

City of Tshwane Must-Sees

The City of Tshwane serves as South Africa’s administrative capital, characterized by its deep political and cultural history. The Union Buildings house the executive branch, while the Voortrekker Monument and Freedom Park offer contrasting perspectives on the nation’s past. Natural highlights include the 80-hectare Pretoria Zoo and the National Botanical Gardens. For cultural immersion, the Ditsong National Museum of Natural History displays ancient fossils, and the South African State Theatre hosts major performances. Sports fans can visit the historic Loftus Versfeld Stadium, while the Premier Diamond Mines near Cullinan reveal the site of the world’s largest diamond discovery.

City of Tshwane Must-Sees — Map

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Union Buildings

The Union Buildings form the official seat of the South African Government and also house the offices of the President of South Africa.

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Voortrekker Monument

The Voortrekker Monument is located just south of Pretoria in South Africa.

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Pretoria Zoo

The National Zoological Garden of South Africa is an 80-hectare zoo located in Pretoria, South Africa.

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Church Square

Church Square, originally Market Square, is the square at the historic centre of the city of Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa.

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Kruger House Museum

Kruger House is the historical Pretoria residence of the Boer leader and President of the South African Republic, Paul Kruger.

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Pretoria Art Museum

The Pretoria Art Museum is an art gallery located in Arcadia, Pretoria in South Africa.

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National Museum of Natural History

The Ditsong National Museum of Natural History, formerly the Transvaal Museum, is a natural history museum situated in Pretoria, South…

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Premier Diamond Mines

The Cullinan Diamond is the largest gem-quality rough diamond ever found, weighing 3,106 carats, discovered at the Premier No.2 mine in…

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Mugg & Bean

Mugg & Bean is a full-service coffee-themed restaurant franchise, founded in Cape Town, South Africa.

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National Botanical Gardens

The Pretoria National Botanical Garden is one of South Africa's nine National Botanical Gardens.

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Menlyn Park Shopping Centre

Menlyn Park Shopping Centre is a large shopping mall in Menlyn, Pretoria, South Africa, owned by development company Pareto.

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Freedom Park

Freedom Park is a park situated on Salvokop in Pretoria. It includes a memorial with a list of the names of those killed in the South…

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Loftus Versfeld Stadium

Loftus Versfeld Stadium is a rugby union and Association football stadium situated in the Arcadia suburb of the city of Pretoria in the…

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State Theatre

The State Theatre in Pretoria, South Africa is the largest theatre complex in Africa. It was known until 1999 as the Pretoria State Theatre.

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