Things to do in Johannesburg
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Radium Beer Hall
A Johannesburg institution serving cold craft beers, hearty steaks, and pizzas in a legendary vintage atmosphere.
A Johannesburg institution serving cold craft beers, hearty steaks, and pizzas in a legendary vintage atmosphere.
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Apartheid Museum
Walk through South Africa's darkest chapter and emerge with a profound understanding of freedom's price.
Walk through South Africa's darkest chapter and emerge with a profound understanding of freedom's price.
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Beyers Naudé Square
A peaceful urban square honouring anti-apartheid hero Beyers Naudé, perfect for a reflective Johannesburg pause.
A peaceful urban square honouring anti-apartheid hero Beyers Naudé, perfect for a reflective Johannesburg pause.
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Carlton Centre
Africa's tallest building houses a sprawling mall with dazzling city views from the top.
Africa's tallest building houses a sprawling mall with dazzling city views from the top.

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Constitution Hill
Walk through apartheid's darkest prisons and South Africa's inspiring constitutional democracy, all on one powerful hill.
Walk through apartheid's darkest prisons and South Africa's inspiring constitutional democracy, all on one powerful hill.
Endstead
A historic landmark in Johannesburg.
A historic landmark in Johannesburg.
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Fietas Museum
Museum documenting the history and culture of Fietas, a historically significant inner-city district.
Museum documenting the history and culture of Fietas, a historically significant inner-city district.
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Fire Walker
A striking steel sculpture by William Kentridge, blending art and fire in Johannesburg's vibrant cultural scene.
A striking steel sculpture by William Kentridge, blending art and fire in Johannesburg's vibrant cultural scene.
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Gold Reef City
Step into a gold rush past then thrill on wild rides at Johannesburg's iconic heritage theme park.
Step into a gold rush past then thrill on wild rides at Johannesburg's iconic heritage theme park.
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James Hall Museum of Transport
Explore Johannesburg's rich transport history through vintage vehicles and fascinating exhibits spanning decades.
Explore Johannesburg's rich transport history through vintage vehicles and fascinating exhibits spanning decades.
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Johannesburg Art Gallery
Explore one of Africa's finest art collections in a stunning neo-classical landmark in the heart of Johannesburg.
Explore one of Africa's finest art collections in a stunning neo-classical landmark in the heart of Johannesburg.
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Johannesburg Botanical Gardens
Lush botanical gardens offering serene walking paths, vibrant plant collections, and peaceful lakeside scenery in Johannesburg.
Lush botanical gardens offering serene walking paths, vibrant plant collections, and peaceful lakeside scenery in Johannesburg.
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Johannesburg Zoo
Home to hundreds of animals, this beloved city zoo delights families and nature lovers alike.
Home to hundreds of animals, this beloved city zoo delights families and nature lovers alike.
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Mahatma Gandhi
A striking bronze tribute to the peaceful revolutionary who once walked South African streets.
A striking bronze tribute to the peaceful revolutionary who once walked South African streets.
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Melville Koppies
Step back in time among ancient Witwatersrand rocks and Iron Age ruins in Joburg's hidden wilderness.
Step back in time among ancient Witwatersrand rocks and Iron Age ruins in Joburg's hidden wilderness.
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Museum Africa
Dive into South Africa's vibrant past through powerful exhibits on culture, history, and identity.
Dive into South Africa's vibrant past through powerful exhibits on culture, history, and identity.
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Nasrec
Apartheid history museum and memorial site in Johannesburg's former gold-mining area.
Apartheid history museum and memorial site in Johannesburg's former gold-mining area.
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National Museum of Military History
Explore South Africa's military past through weapons, medals, and wartime relics spanning centuries of conflict.
Explore South Africa's military past through weapons, medals, and wartime relics spanning centuries of conflict.

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Satyagraha House
Step inside the house where Gandhi refined his philosophy of nonviolent resistance during his South African years.
Step inside the house where Gandhi refined his philosophy of nonviolent resistance during his South African years.
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The Market Square
Johannesburg's legendary Market Theatre complex pulses with culture, history, and world-class performances in the heart of Newtown.
Johannesburg's legendary Market Theatre complex pulses with culture, history, and world-class performances in the heart of Newtown.

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The Wilds Nature Reserve
A lush, tranquil reserve offering scenic trails and wild greenery in the heart of Johannesburg.
A lush, tranquil reserve offering scenic trails and wild greenery in the heart of Johannesburg.
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Zoo Lake
Stroll around a serene lake surrounded by lush greenery in the heart of Johannesburg.
Stroll around a serene lake surrounded by lush greenery in the heart of Johannesburg.
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Scottish Horse War Memorial
Monument honouring Scottish cavalry regiment who served in the Boer War.
Monument honouring Scottish cavalry regiment who served in the Boer War.
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Wits Art Museum
University art museum showcasing African contemporary art, sculpture, and historical collections.
University art museum showcasing African contemporary art, sculpture, and historical collections.