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Johannesburg - History and culture

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Things to Do: History and culture

TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 45 attractions in Johannesburg

This museum is architecturally interesting and packed with thoughtful, often brutal, reminders of South Africa’s history.

Attraction type: Museum; History museum; Specialty museum
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 45 attractions in Johannesburg

Interactive gold-mining experiences are the highlight of this theme park, which also contains the standard thrill rides and games.

Attraction type: Amusement/theme park; Casino; Historic village
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #3 of 45 attractions in Johannesburg

Tranquil gardens, walkways, shady arbors and benches make this sprawling park a popular respite from the pace of the city.

Attraction type: Park; Aquarium; Garden; Dam
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #5 of 45 attractions in Johannesburg

This bustling community is well-known for being the first place where Nelson Mandela owned a home.

Attraction type: Neighborhood
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #6 of 45 attractions in Johannesburg

A multimedia extravaganza complete with disneyland-like special effects, video, sound music, light shows, and talking automatons telling the story of beer.  The history, types of beers, and...

Attraction type: Museum; Museum complex
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #7 of 45 attractions in Johannesburg
Attraction type: Neighborhood
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #8 of 45 attractions in Johannesburg

Located in the busy Newtown Cultural Precinct, this multi-media museum includes an audio/visual display of Nelson Mandela’s treason trial.

Attraction type: History museum
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #9 of 45 attractions in Johannesburg
Attraction type: Art gallery; Flea/street market
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #12 of 45 attractions in Johannesburg
Attraction type: Art gallery
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #13 of 45 attractions in Johannesburg
Attraction type: Art gallery
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #16 of 45 attractions in Johannesburg

This large museum contains mostly military-related records, journals, weapons and photographs that depict the nation’s participation in large-scale conflicts.

Attraction type: Military museum
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #17 of 45 attractions in Johannesburg

At fifty stories tall and four blocks long, this mixed-use urban landmark is the city’s largest commerce center.

Attraction type: Observation deck/tower
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #19 of 45 attractions in Johannesburg
Attraction type: Historic site
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #20 of 45 attractions in Johannesburg

This attraction north of Johannesburg attempts to show busloads of tourists how the Lesedi tribe lives and works.

Attraction type: Historic village
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #21 of 45 attractions in Johannesburg

Throngs of locals and tourists visit this indoor/outdoor complex where over 350 shopkeepers hawk their wares.

Attraction type: Historic walking area
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By now a symbol of Johannesburg, this bronze statue depicts three miners digging for gold.

Attraction type: Statue
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Trendy coffeehouses and upscale shops dot this vibrant neighborhood.

Attraction type: Neighborhood
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Rich with architectural heritage hearkening back to the early mining days, Parktown is one of the oldest Johannesburg suburbs.

Attraction type: Neighborhood
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Filled with great shops and hotels, Rosebank is another northwestern suburb worth a visit.

Attraction type: Neighborhood
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South African artworks blend with worldwide masterpieces in this elegant museum, considered by many to be the best international art collection in the country.

Attraction type: Art museum
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