Pretoria SPA-Resorts

Historical monuments of different epochs are kept in Pretoria. Lovers of trips will be interested in The Union Buildings – it is beautiful dimensioned palace, surrounded by picturesque park ground. The Union Buildings are the center of the country’s politician life, the most important meetings and events are realized there. The building’s length is 280 meters, its width is 100 meters, the height is 60 meters. Construction of this incredibly beautiful and dimensioned architectural complex was finished in 1913 after 4 years of building. At that time it was the most dimensioned building of the South hemisphere.
Several age-old ports are kept in the country too, the most beautiful of them is Schanskop. It had been built at the end of 19 century and had serious damages during The Great Boer War. The modern architects have managed to restore the original form of building, recently there was unveiling of monument to Daniel Teron. This ordinary school teacher became famous as the great commander.

Klapperkop fort’s history is interesting too, its territory involves a lot of symbolic monuments and memorials. Among examples of Military architecture it is important to note the fort Wonderboompoort. It took part in less military operations, so it was kept to the present time almost in primeval form. One of the most interesting cultural establishments of Pretoria is Kruger House.
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