Things to do in Pretoria
Pretoria (Tshwane), in Gauteng Province, is the administrative capital of South Africa. Known as "Jacaranda City" for its thousands of jacaranda trees, it's also home to universities and government buildings. The semicircular Union Buildings encompass the president's offices and hosted Nelson Mandela's inauguration. Nearby is the Voortrekker Monument, honouring 19th-century Afrikaans settlers from the Cape Colony.
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Population: 741 651 (2011) United Nations
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Church Square, Pretoria
Church, history, architecture, and shopping
Church Square, originally Market Square, is the square at the historic centre of the city of Pretoria, South Africa. The founder of Pretoria, Marthinus Pretorius, determined that the square be
Freedom Park
South African history museum & memorial
Hilltop memorial to South African freedom fighters & a museum tracing the nation's history.
Groenkloof Nature Reserve
Wildlife & hiking or biking trails
Zebra, wildebeest & giraffe on a reserve made up of thicket & grasses, plus hiking & biking trails.
Pretoria National Botanical Garden
Botanical garden with diverse species
Botanical garden with succulents, herbs, wetland area & arboretum, plus wildlife & an eatery.
Crawdaddy's Brooklyn
Pretoria
Late-night food · Great cocktails · Cosy
Hillside Tavern
Atmospheric grill eatery serving steaks and seafood, plus ostrich, venison and other meat dishes.
Pretoria
Great cocktails · Cosy · Casual
La Pentola
Mediterranean haute cuisine by candlelight is delivered in this elegant, wood-panelled restaurant.
Pretoria
Great cocktails · Cosy · Groups
Pachas Restaurant
Upmarket space for classic South African and international fare, with seafood, venison and steaks.
Pretoria
Cash only · Breakfast · Outdoor seating