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Culture of Johannesburg. Places to visit - old town, temples, theaters, museums and palaces
A beautiful modern city with rich historical heritage, every year Johannesburg attracts numerous travelers from around the world. The center of the city is the most attractive area for walking. This is also the location of a significant part of excursion sites. Johannesburg is often called “the city of gold” because it was founded around a famous mine, in which gold mining was carried out during several decades.
In Johannesburg, there are many nature reserves, entertainment centers and attractions that children will surely like. One of the most interesting and visited is the Monte casino bird park. … 
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Every restaurant in Johannesburg is able to surprise visitors by plenty of signature treats. Meat and game prepared according to national recipes are especially popular with holidaymakers. … Open
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There is also Sculpture Park not far away from the gallery. This place is also worth visiting as it features a unique collection of works of art. Any holiday program should include a visit to National Museum of Military History. The biggest part of its exposition is dedicated to military equipment, which was seized by the South Africans during the war in Angola. During your walk through the central area of the city you can see a lot of beautiful historic buildings that border with modern skyscrapers and elegant business centers. This contrast makes Johannesburg even more charming and attractive to foreign tourists. 
City tours, excursions and tickets in Johannesburg and surroundings
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What to visit during two-day excursion in Johannesburg
Old Fort And Constitution Hill
Where: 1 Kotze Street, Braamfontein, Johannesburg; Telephone: +27 (0)11 381 3100;
Where: 1 Kotze Street, Braamfontein, Johannesburg; Telephone: +27 (0)11 381 3100;
Museumafrica
Where: 121 Bree Street, Johannesburg; Telephone: +27 (0)11 833 5624.;
Where: 121 Bree Street, Johannesburg; Telephone: +27 (0)11 833 5624.;
Apartheid Museum
Where: Gold Reef Road, Ormonde, Johannesburg; Telephone: +27 (0)11 309 4700;
Where: Gold Reef Road, Ormonde, Johannesburg; Telephone: +27 (0)11 309 4700;
Soweto
Telephone: +27 (0)11 639 1600 (Tourist Office);
Telephone: +27 (0)11 639 1600 (Tourist Office);
Market Theatre Complex
Where: 56 Margaret Mcingana Street (previously Wolhuter), Johannesburg; Telephone: +27 (0)11 832 1641;
Where: 56 Margaret Mcingana Street (previously Wolhuter), Johannesburg; Telephone: +27 (0)11 832 1641;
Gold Reef City
Where: Gold Reef Road, Ormonde, Johannesburg; Telephone: +27 (0)11 248 6800;
Where: Gold Reef Road, Ormonde, Johannesburg; Telephone: +27 (0)11 248 6800;
Goodman Gallery
Where: 163 Jan Smuts Avenue, Parkwood, Johannesburg; Telephone: +27 (0)11 788 1113;
Where: 163 Jan Smuts Avenue, Parkwood, Johannesburg; Telephone: +27 (0)11 788 1113;
Reference information
Map of all palaces
Public palaces near Johannesburg
♥ Palace 'Palace of Justice' , 53.1 km from the center. On the map
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Map of all art museums
Art galleries in Johannesburg and around
♥ Art museum 'Johannesburg Art Gallery' Johannesburg, 1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'No Show Museum' Johannesburg, 1.1 km from the center. On the map
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Unique spots in Johannesburg and near
Tau Tona Mine
From the series “The Most Inaccessible Spots of the Planet”
Check on the map: Distance from Johannesburg center - 65.3 km.
Some difficult-to-reach places, whose formation was influenced by humans, can be found deep under the earth. Recently, the Tau Tona Mine, located in the Johannesburg area, became the world-famous landmark. This is the largest mine on earth. The ability to reach the mine is not only due to its great depth. One of the distinctive peculiarities of deep mines is very high temperature. …
Read further Distance from Johannesburg center - 65.3 km.
Iconic cultural sights of South Africa
In Pretoria, you will find the African Window Cultural History Museum containing historical documents, ancient and modern works of art, audio and video materials, rock engraving, national clothes of different cultures, archaeological finds of the Stone and Iron Ages. Here you can learn a lot about the history and modern culture of South Africa. The museum specializes in historical and contemporary art & culture exhibitions. The museum shop sells objects of African art. The South African Air Force Museum in Pretoria would be of great interest to those interested in military history and all aircraft enthusiasts. The museum presents a collection of aircraft from the 1930s to our days. Besides that, the collection includes documents and video recordings. The museum has branches in Port Elizabeth and Cape Town.
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Photogallery of cultural heritage of Johannesburg
Landmarks of culture on Johannesburg map: art-galleries, monuments, palaces, etc
Culture guide to Johannesburg. Which fascinating sights to visit once you are in Johannesburg: temples, churches, museums, theaters and castles. Recommendations (with addresses, phone numbers and links) on the places 'must visit' in Johannesburg. Plan your own city excursion by using this page info!
