Johannesburg is located in the Gauteng province, on the north east side of South Africa. Pretoria is the capital city of South Africa and it is located almost 80 kilometers on the north side of Johannesburg. This is one of the forty biggest metropolitan locations in the world and it makes up the financial and business section in Africa. Johannesburg draws a diversity of people from everywhere in the world because of its economic opportunities and this make it one of the nation’s best cosmopolitan cities. The city’s weather is somewhat mild, with sunshine nearly the whole year but it rains and thunders in the summer.
History of Johannesburg
In 1886, George Harrison, an Australian Prospector, discovered the mineral wealth on the farmland known as Witwatersrand. Harrison sold his discovered claim for 10 pounds and this emerged as the introduction for the powerful “City of Gold”.
Things to see in Johannesburg
Apartheid Museum
If you visit the Apartheid Museum, you’ll see a reflection of days gone by. You’ll see pictures of steel enclosures, and videos showing the underbelly of Apartheid. You’ll also be able to sit in the “Kasper,” a relic yellow and blue police van with and inside it you can watch footage from the Apartheid era. In addition, you’ll see weapons used to exact Apartheid-style injustice.
The Soweto Food Festival
The food festival provides a platform for showcasing the different tastes of international and local dishes. The international delicacies include foods from different coulters like Venda, Tswana etc. People visiting Soweto get the opportunity to taste the latest food trends from around the world. A group of chefs demonstrate the techniques and methods involved in preparing these food items and this provides the platform for cultural exchange.
The Beer Garden in Johannesburg is a great place to compare South African beers to other beers from around the world. You can also become familiar with South Africa’s finest wines by taking the wine route tour hosted by The Beer Garden. While the adults are enjoying sampling and tasting fine South African wine and beer, there are plenty of safe activities in the area for children to enjoy.
Word’s deepest pub
A huge, clingy lift enables the tourist to reach 220 meter underground to a donkey-stable in which donkeys were made to pull coco pans filled with gold-laden rocks, which were to be removed above the ground. This donkey-stable serves as a bar now and is held in one of the world’s richest and deepest gold mines.
Gold Reef City
Travel 6 kilometers south of the city to Gold Reef City where you can find historical information on mining and how the mines was operated in the past. There are more things to do than visit an old mine though. The city offers the Gold Reef City Hotel, eateries and cheap jewelry stores such as the SA Mint that’s offering silver and gold items. Also, there are daily performances of live music in the town square.
A hands-on science centre is a good place to test yourself on various machines and experiments. The brave tourists can go for 28 rides, which includes the tower of terror and the river rapids.
Johannesburg is a city with varying culture. It was once a small mining town but now it is a place that shows the South African diversity for the tourists.
If you are touring to this beautiful city you will find it easy to get around with the attractive Johannesburg car hire deals available.
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