subject: Take A Trip To Johannesburg, The City Of Gold [print this page] Johannesburg was once an important hub for the gold mining industry, which is why it is also called the City of Gold. Its financial wealth makes it one of the most important cities in all Africa. Shopping malls, skyscrapers, and other modern buildings are now a fixture in this South African city. If you travel to Johannesburg, you will find many tourist attractions available for your enjoyment.
Among the most popular places to visit in Johannesburg is Soweto. This is a complex of townships that can be visited by bus. An interesting fact about buses in Johannesburg is that you can climb on or get off whenever you see fit. Tourists find this particularity very accommodating, as it is possible to hop in and hop off from anywhere along the route.
The zoo and Golf Reef City are tremendously popular with families, for there are many things for kids to see and do. The latter will take you back in time to the gold craze, when explorers came to the place in search of fortune. In order to enjoy the best views of the city, go to the top of the Africa Skyscraper. There, you will enjoy more than just a spectacular view. A rooftop restaurant serves delicious food. You can enjoy a meal while taking in a view of the city.
The skyscrapers are considered to be the most important city landmarks, but they are not the only sights that will impress you while you are in Johannesburg. Do not miss the Gandhi Square and the Nelson Mandela Square, two important landmarks in the city. On your list of must-see sites should be the Constitution Hill. This is where the city's Constitutional Court is located. A trip to this place would not be complete without a visit to the famous prisons where Mahatma Gandhi and Nelson Mandela were once held.
Presenting you with the life of the city as it was some time ago are the many museums of Johannesburg. The more recent history is also well represented. Information on apartheid is available for tourists wanting to learn more about the subject. The Museum Africa is one of the most popular museums in Johannesburg. Its art galleries are very much appreciated, although more than a century has passed since the museum opened its gates for visitors. There are many invaluable items exhibited here, including modern and impressionist paintings, along with traditional art and masterpieces created by South African painters.
Johannesburg offers a wide variety of things to see and do, but if you want to travel outside the city, you will find the country is just as beautiful and entertaining, offering views of majestic African scenery and abundant wildlife.
by: Archie Blazer
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