Johannesburg is a vibrating city of Africa with its numerous shopping malls, good restaurants, Planetarium and Constitution Hill. You will get perplexed by the variation of Johannesburg attractions and let us get into the details of some of them.
Soweto: This developed city is located in the southern part of Johannesburg and is mainly inhabited by African natives. Hence, it is popularly known as the Black City of Johannesburg. The major tourist attractions are Regina Mundi Church, ex president Nelson Mandela's home and Sharpeville Memorial Site.
The Apartheid Museum: This is surely a major Johannesburg attraction and it is from this museum you will be getting a clear idea about South Africa's darkest days, the highly prejudiced society, and the rise and fall of the apartheid. The museum exhibits photographs, footages, artifacts and text panels displaying the significant events of the apartheid.
Adler Museum of the History of Medicine: This museum has got an impressive collection of the information about dentistry, history of medicine and pharmacy of various ages. And you will get to see the University of the Witwatersrand's Medical School as the museum is housed within the campus.
Sandton Convention Centre: If you are in Johannesburg, then, you should not miss this Johannesburg attraction which is known to be the largest convention center of the continent. This is a 12 storey building which is used for various meeting purposes, conducting exhibitions and other special events. It can accommodate 4500 guests.
Johannesburg Zoo: The tourists get fascinated by the huge collection of the Johannesburg Zoological Gardens. You will get to see more than 300 species of birds, mammals, and rare species of reptiles. This could surely be an ideal Johannesburg attraction for family tour.
Art Afrika: It is difficult to ignore Art Afrika when you are making a list on the places to visit in Johannesburg. It has got a huge collection of artifacts, ethnic arts and crafts from all corners of Africa. The front section of the shop displays contemporary recycled items of Gauteng and KwaZulu Natal. And the back section exhibits wooden statues and sculptures along with games.
In order to get more information on the major attractions in South Africa, log on to vacationsinsouthafrica.com.
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