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Things to Do in Pretoria
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Church Square
Anton van Wouw's statue of President Paul Kruger, surrounded by... |
Squares | Pretoria |
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City Hall
This imposing structure has a semi-Italian style that borrows... |
Government Buildings | Pretoria |
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Freedom Park
Set to open in early 2010, the 129-acre Freedom Park will be... |
Memorials / Monuments | Pretoria |
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J. G. Strijdom Square
This square was once dominated by a huge bust of former pro-apartheid... |
Squares | Pretoria |
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Kruger Museum
This was once the residence of Paul Kruger, president of the... |
Museums / Galleries | Pretoria |
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Melrose House
Built in 1886, this opulent structure is one of South Africa's... |
Houses / Mansions | Pretoria |
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National Cultural History Museum
This museum offers an insightful look at the country's indigenous... |
Museums / Galleries | Pretoria |
National Zoological Gardens
The city's zoo, covering nearly 200 acres, is considered one... |
Zoos / Aquariums | Pretoria |
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Sammy Marks Museum
About 23 km (14 mi) east of Pretoria, this furnished, 48-room... |
Museums / Galleries | Pretoria |
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Smuts House
This small wood-and-iron country house was the residence of three-time... |
Museums / Galleries | Pretoria |
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Transvaal Museum
This massive natural-history museum has an extensive collection... |
Museums / Galleries | Pretoria |
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Tswaing Crater Museum
This huge meteorite crater—recently declared a World Heritage... |
Museums / Galleries | Pretoria |
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Union Buildings
Built in 1901, this impressive cream-sandstone complex—home... |
Government Buildings | Pretoria |
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Voortrekker Monument and Museum
This famous landmark is regarded as a symbol of Afrikaner nationalism... |
Museums / Galleries | Pretoria |
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