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Johannesburg Attractions - What to do and where to go in this cosmpolitan city:


Orlando towers- A top tourist attraction in Soweto, with its vibrant art covering the once functioning cooling towers. Now a popular bungee-jumping spot.

Apartheid Museum- The Apartheid Museum displays South Africa’s unique story, not to mention the triumph of the human spirit over adversity.

Art Afrika- A collection of ethnic art, craft and artefacts from all over the continent.

Constitution Hill- A national heritage site which has witnessed a century of South Africa’s history, from the turbulent past to the ever-changing democracy.
 
Montecasino- A pleasure palace set in tuscan style.

Jozi Food Market- The finest food market in Johannesburg. 

Emmarentia Dam- Best place to walk the dog, Emmarentia Dam is next to the Botanical Garden.

Absa Money Museum- Home to the largest collection of money used in South African history.

Gold Reef City- The casino at Gold Reef City is open 24 hours daily, and the gold-mining theme park is not to be missed!

Hyde Park Corner Shopping Mall- Voted as the best-loved of Johannesburg’s malls, Hyde Park Shopping boasts 130 speciality retailers.

Johannesburg Botanic Garden- A green space in the middle of Jo'burgs northern suburbs with over 30 000 trees.
 
Catz Pyjamas- Cocktails or Breakfast.Open 24/7
 
Johannesburg Zoo- 54 lush hectares in northern JHB.  

Johannesburg Art Gallery- Pablo Picasso, Claude Monet, Gabriel Rossetti, Rodin, Dante, Henry Moore and Edgar Degas's art grace the walls of the Gallery.

Johannesburg Planetarium- Educational and entertaining programmes on astronomy are held every weekend. Seating capacity of over 400 persons.

SAB World of Beer- An awesome tour encompassing the art of brewing, with ice cold frosties afterwards.

Nelson Mandela Bridge- The largest cable-stayed bridge in South Africa, the 284 metre long Nelson Mandela Bridge stretches to Newtown, city’s inner city renewal project.
 
Turffontein Race Course- One of the oldest horse racing venues in South Africa. 

Sandton City- One of the main attractions in Sandton, this shopping centre is among the largest shopping malls in Africa

Mandela Family Museum- Nelson Mandela's house in Soweto, called the Mandela Family Museum, is an interesting look at the world's most famous former prisoner.

Hector Pieterson Memorial- Opened in Soweto in 2002, close to where 12 year-old Hector was shot during the Soweto uprising,16 June 1976. It is a symbol of resistance to the brutality of the apartheid government.

Newtown- Situated in Joburg’s inner-city, Newtown is the core of the city’s regeneration.
   
Roof-Top Market- Regarded by many as South Africa's best flea market with more than 500 stalls offering quality clothing, art, craft objects, ceramics, antiques and collectibles.

Zoo Lake- Buzzing with dog walkers, joggers, skateboarders and kids.

Soweto township tour- Visit the heart of the country.

Cradle of Humanity- A look back into Africa's ancient past.

 

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