Palms and a hut at Burgers Par
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Pretoria accommodation. In the 1880s, British architect William Vale designed this house for transport contractor George Heys. The house features nearly all forms of precast embellishment available, and the style was inspired by Cape Dutch architecture, English country houses and Indian pavilions. Today, the museum still has many of its original contents. During the South African war, Melrose House was the residence of Lord Kitchener, British commander-in-chief. It was here the the Treaty of Vereeniging was signed on 31 May 1902, ending the war.
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Trading Hours
10h00 - 17h00 Tuesdays - Sundays (Closed on Mondays)
Pricing
Adults: R 8.00; Children: R 5.00
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Pretoria Train Station is Main Train Station in Pretoria. Gautrain will arrive and depart from.Local Busses also departs and arrive from there.... [ read more... ] |
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This natural history museum has a remarkable collection of stuffed animals, as well as permanent archaeological and geological exhibitions. Most of South Africa's indigenous birds are displayed in the Austin Roberts Bird hall.
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Opposite the Tranvaal Museum, this imposing building is a mixture of Neo-Greek and Roman architecture. Two statues depict Marthinus Pretoruis, founder of the city, and his father, Andries, after whom Pretoria was named. A statue of the mythical chief Tshwane stands nearby.
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This Japanese-style complex, houses five theatres where ballet's, dramas, operas, musicals and classical concerts are performed regularly.
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Kia-Ora Backpackers Pretoria, South Africa won the 1999 A.S.A.T.A /Pretoria Business Council "Best Lodge in Pretoria" Award, including the Let's Go Publication "Thumbs Up Award" for accommodation in Pretoria, Gauteng.Centrally located, we are within shouting distance from the Main Pretoria Train/Bus... [ read more... ] |
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Located in the city of Pretoria, this luxurious hotel will exceed your greatest expectations, from luxurious accommodation to stylish events and even conferences, Manhattan Hotel has it all!!... [ read more... ] |
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Self-catering garden apartment located on the outskirts of the stately old suburb of Muckleneuk, within walking distance to Unisa. Only a few minutes from the CBD, the area is peaceful and quiet with lovely tree-lined streets and no city noise interfering with the tranquillity of the suburb.
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Muckleneuk Guest House is a luxury 4 star guest house situated in the leafy suburb of Muckleneuk in Pretoria. Muckleneuk Guest House offers 12 luxury double bedrooms (all en suite bathrooms) that include a family room, and three bedrooms in the main house with their own balconies and 8 en-suite doub... [ read more... ] |
