Pretoria
Also known as the Jacaranda City, Pretoria is one of the friendliest cities in Africa. Pretoria could be described as a country in one city, a mix of cultures, architecture, fauna and flora, history, education and the arts. With a worlds famous zoo, more than 100 nature reserves and bird sanctuaries, Pretoria itself is an eco-tourist's paradise. The shopper is well taken care of, with a host of malls, flea markets, and galleries where the perfect gift can b found.
Church Square - The square derives its name from a modest little thatched roof Dutch Reformed Church that was dedicated on the 22nd February 1857. Through the years this square has been the site of many important events. Several classical buildings such as the Raadsaal, the Palace of Justice, the Old Post Office and the old Standard Bank and Reserve Banks surround Church Square.
Union Building - This is most probably the best known building in South Africa. This building has been serving as the headquarters of the South African government since its completion in 1913. This magnificent sandstone complex dominates Pretoria from Meintjiesjkop.
Voortrekker Monument - This 40m cube shaped granite structure commemorates the Voortrekkers who braved the interior in their trek north to escape the brtish rule in 1834. In the basement area is a cenotaph of polished granite with the inscription, "Ons vir jou Suid Afrika" so positioned that at exactly 12 noon on the 16th of December every year, a ray of sunlight from the roof centers on it.
