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Union Buildings

Church Street, Pretoria, South Africa
Ranked #5 of 32 attractions in Pretoria
4.0 of 5 stars 34 Reviews
Type: Historic Sites
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Maryland
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
40 helpful votes 40 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

I have been to the Union Buildings quite a few times now and every time I am just in awe as to how beautiful and peaceful the place is. It's smack dab in the city but you wouldn't even realize until you take in the view from the top. It's a must-see spot for any of my friends or family... More

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San Francisco, California
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

Beautiful buildings showing us the colonial style architecture. Wonderfully laid out with an incredible view and moving monuments. We had alloted 2 hours but only spent about one hour. More

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johannesburg
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2012

Expansive well maintained gardens with historic buildings and statues with a commanding view of pretoria cbd. Lots of vendors selling collectibles as well. More

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Durban, South Africa
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26 reviews 26 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2012

Was interesting and loved the curio shop. Impressive monument - can take lots of nice photographs there. Two or three hours should do the trick. More

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Brisbane
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2012

Well worth a visit, talk a walk, Sth Africa at Its best, better than ever More

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Johannesburg, South Africa
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27 reviews 27 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2012

We traveled to Pretoria on a day trip and only got time after half past 5 to visit this wonderful place.... Since it was already getting darker , the buildings were well lit. It was a pleasure watching the buildings in the dark , gardens around the buildings were well manicured , but I suggest all to visit this place... More

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Senior Contributor
21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 March 2012

Head Office of the government in the capital Pretoria. Beautiful gardens and views of the city. More

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83 reviews 83 reviews
Reviews in 32 cities Reviews in 32 cities
47 helpful votes 47 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 March 2012

We enjoyed the beautifully manicured landscaping around Union Buildings. Nice view of the city as well. More

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Pretoria, South Africa
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27 reviews 27 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 March 2012

Access to Union Buildings site is free. Entry to the building itself is not allowed because it accomodates the South African President's offices. The union building sits on the southern side of the Soutpansberg (mountain / hill) and is popular with foreign visitors and locals alike. It is particularly beautiful in end October overlooking hunderds of Jacaranda trees in full... More

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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 February 2012

The gardens are beautiful...The buildins are a must see...great Architecture More

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