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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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Local time: Monday 6:16 AM
Population: 741,651 (2011) United Nations
Pretoria Zoo
Extensive zoo & research center
210-acre zoo and research hub including a reptile park, aquarium and exotic tree collection.
Union Buildings
South Africa's seat of government
Governmental buildings, designed by Sir Herbert Baker, with towers and gardens, completed in 1913.
Kream Brooklyn
Global cuisine with a South African twist, plus sushi and whiskies, in a modern, stylish space.
Pretoria, South Africa
Great cocktails · Cozy · Vegetarian options
La Pentola
Mediterranean haute cuisine by candlelight is delivered in this elegant, wood-panelled restaurant.
Pretoria, South Africa
Great cocktails · Cozy · Groups
The Black Bamboo Restaurant
Pretoria, South Africa
Reservations required · Breakfast · Outdoor seating
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