Sightseeing in Johannesburg - what to see. Complete travel guide

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 …
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Johannesburg attracts fans of ecotourism as various safaris and walks in the local nature reserves remain the most popular form of entertainment. Sterkfontein Caves are one of the most …
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1. Tourists are recommended to use only bottled water for drinking. You can find it in all grocery stores and supermarkets. Tap water is not harmful to health, but the use of it can …
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City tours, excursions and tickets in Johannesburg and surroundings
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Survived castles around Johannesburg
♥ Castle 'Castle Kyalami' , 23 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Erasmus Castle' , 48.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Castle Kyalami' , 23 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Erasmus Castle' , 48.5 km from the center. On the map


National and city parks around Johannesburg
♥ National Park 'Groenkloof National Park' , 51.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ World Heritage Site 'Vredefort Dome' , 103.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Park 'Groenkloof National Park' , 51.4 km from the center. On the map


♥ World Heritage Site 'Vredefort Dome' , 103.2 km from the center. On the map


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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♥ Art museum 'Johannesburg Art Gallery' Johannesburg, 1 km from the center. On the map


♥ Art museum 'No Show Museum' Johannesburg, 1.1 km from the center. On the map


Sights around Johannesburg from our guide 'Extreme places on Earth'
Tau Tona Mine
From the series “The Most Inaccessible Spots of the Planet”
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Distance from Johannesburg center - 65.3 km.
On the surface was built an industrial complex that produces ice. The ice is drained through the special pipelines into the depth of the mine, which allows the temperature in the deepest mine parts to reduce to 28 degrees Celsius. Without this measure, the temperature forms more than 40 degrees, which together with the high humidity makes working conditions unbearable. Every day thousands of workers enter the Tau Tona Mine. The journey to the workplace of some workers takes about an hour. Working in the deep pit is very dangerous. According to statistics, an average of 5 people per year are killed in the mine. …
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