Pretoria

Pretoria, South Africa's administrative capital, lies in the Gauteng province, about 50 km north of Johannesburg. Founded in 1855, it's named after Boer statesman Andries Pretorius.

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Articles about the Union Buildings

How to plan to go to Union Buildings: transportation, opening hours, and nearby attractions

05 Jun 2025

On a slightly higher hill in the center of Pretoria, the administrative capital of South Africa, stands an iconic building complex - Union Buildings. It is not only the seat of the South African government, but also an important symbol of the country's politics, history and culture. The wide lawn, majestic neoclassical architecture and the huge bronze statue of Nelson Mandela, the father of South Africa, make this a must-see stop for every traveler visiting Pretoria. And if you are planning to include Union Buildings in your itinerary, you might as well take a closer look at this article, from transportation methods to visiting times, to the surrounding hidden "treasure attractions", all in one package, and the guide is fully mastered.

Articles about the Voortrekker Monument

This monument hides a "miracle of the sun" that only happens once a year!

05 Jun 2025

On a small hill south of Pretoria, South Africa, stands a magnificent and solemn granite monument - Voortrekker Monument. It is like a huge stone treasure box, silently telling the arduous "expedition" history of the Boers in the 19th century, and attracting thousands of tourists for its unique architectural beauty and historical significance. But you may not know that this monument also has a shocking "hidden easter egg": every December 16 at 12 noon, the sun will shine through the round hole in the dome on a sentence on the marble monument in the basement - "Ons vir Jou, Suid-Afrika" ("We are born for you, South Africa"). This is not only a perfect collaboration between astronomy and architecture, but also a moment when South African history and faith meet. And this day is also South Africa's "Reconciliation Day", formerly known as "Pledge Day", which is of extraordinary significance.

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Pretoria

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