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Culture of Pretoria. Places to visit - old town, temples, theaters, museums and palaces
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.
Magnificent architecture and splendor of natural colors, warm sun and wide range of entertainments - Pretoria has become a favorite place of rest for thousands of travelers. The city is … 
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Inasmuch as the primary part of Pretoria’s habitants is European, the European cookery is the most widespread. Here are national gastronomical establishments, which can be appreciated … Open
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Pretoria’s guests need to visit the oldest museum in the country- it is Transvaal Museum. Its unveiling was in 1892, the museum’s exposition involves the priceless archeologists’ windfalls, and the collections of animals and birds which live on the country’s territory. African Window museum can represent interesting collection too. Various cultural and historical artifacts and archeological windfalls are kept in it. 
City tours, excursions and tickets in Pretoria and surroundings
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Map of all palaces
Public palaces near Pretoria
♥ Palace 'Palace of Justice' , 6 km from the center. On the map
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Map of all art museums
Art galleries in Pretoria and around
♥ Art museum 'Pretoria Art Museum' Pretoria, 4.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Van Wouw Museum' Pretoria, 5.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Edoardo Villa Museum' Pretoria, 5.3 km from the center. On the map
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Unique spots in Pretoria and near
Vredefort Crater
From the series “Largest Meteorite Craters on Earth”
Check on the map: Distance from Pretoria center - 161.1 km.
The largest impact crater of the planet is in South Africa. Vredefort is a landmark of world importance; in 2005 it was added to the UNESCO World Heritage Site list. The diameter of the crater is 380 km. Currently, there is the city of the same name here. The crater has formed after a collision of Earth and the asteroid that was more than 10 km in diameter as scientists assume. …
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Iconic cultural sights of South Africa
Multicultural and diverse South Africa is a country with a rich history, about which many of its museums and historical monuments tell. District Six Museum in Cape Town is one of the most important museums in the republic. Photos, videos, household items presented here reflect the tragic history of the apartheid. In the 60s-70s, inhabitants of District Six - liberated slaves, workers, and immigrants living on the outskirts of Cape Town - were forcibly evicted. About 60 thousand people were expelled from their homes, which later were demolished. Here there is a large map of the district and interiors reconstructions. Many of the museum employees were victims of the apartheid themselves.
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Photogallery of cultural heritage of Pretoria
Landmarks of culture on Pretoria map: art-galleries, monuments, palaces, etc
Culture guide to Pretoria. Which fascinating sights to visit once you are in Pretoria: temples, churches, museums, theaters and castles. Recommendations (with addresses, phone numbers and links) on the places 'must visit' in Pretoria. Plan your own city excursion by using this page info!
