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Museums and Cultural Institutions in Pretoria, Gauteng

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From art to history to science, here's what 16 local experts had to say about museums, galleries, and other cultural institutions in Pretoria, Gauteng.

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Pretoria is a lovely city filled with beautiful scenery as well as kind people and a number of historical landmarks of South Africa, in addition to Pretoria, is well known for its art museums including art and music festivals featuring global artists monthly. Moreover, Pretoria is known for being very visually stimulating in spring as this is the season when Jacaranda trees bloom and paint the city purple and lastly Pretoria is one of the three capital cities in South Africa and is home to the union buildings, this is where the president of the state lives.

Bethel, says: 2020

It is a beautiful city that is full of culture and color. There are many recreational parks that provide ample activity all-throughout the week. We have lots of restaurants and clubs for entertainment. We also boast of a number of theatres and museums around the city. It is a safe and clean environment to be in.

Yolanda, says: 2020

A person considering moving to my city should know that this place if full of endless opportunities. There are many things to see and to do, from going to the zoo to visiting monumental museums. Pretoria is filled with diverse people, so if the are considering moving here, they will experience all kinds of different foods.

Cleopatra, says: 2020

Pretoria is known as the “Jacaranda City”. This is due to its mauve blossomed tree-lined streets, is a quiet city in Gauteng. It features a number of natural and cultural attractions as well as significant old buildings and museums that are well worth exploring. This is one of the things one would expect in Pretoria.

My city is old but at the time growing with new development. It has a nature reserve with beautiful wildlife to take out of the city life if you need a break from the hectic world. People are friendly here, we have national landmarks, museums, and nice restaurants in which you can try the local traditional foods and local tour guides.

Aaqilah, says: 2020

My city has beautiful purple Jacaranda tree which a lot of tourist love. It also has a aircraft museum (Zwartkop museum) where one can learn a lot about the history of Pretoria and South Africa as a whole. There is also a state theater where a lot of live performances are done, this place would be interesting for someone who would like to learn about South African cultures and plays.

Joline, says: 2020

It is a fun city to be in, has a great aura and great opportunity for growth. It is known for some of its museums, parks and resorts. It is also popularly known for the jacaranda tree, which colours the city during Spring. Furthermore, Pretoria is a vibrant city and has unique and fresh talent.

Noziphiwo, says: 2020

Anyone moving to my city should know that there are high rates of criminal activities. On a lighter note, they should know that the city is the host of all foreign embassies. It has a lot of beautiful jacaranda trees, therefore, is known as the jacaranda city. Has a lot of sites one can visit including old buildings and museums.

Lerato, says: 2020

Pretoria is a city famous for its high levels of crime. However it is also an extremely beautiful city with beautiful Jacaranda trees that bloom beautiful purple flowers. Pretoria is also home to many historic monuments and museums. In terms of schools, there are exceptional schools for young children and university’s such as the University of Pretoria.

Zuziwe, says: 2020

The first thing that a person should know about Pretoria city is thar the city itself has a lot of things that are close to each other i.e., hospitals, museums and restaurants. Then after that you definitely have to go to the union building where the president of South Africa lives.

Nkosikhona, says: 2020

Pretoria is a city in the north of Gauteng. Pretoria is the administrative capital of South Africa. It hosts the main government departments and several foreign embassies. Pretoria is known as “The Jacaranda City”, due to the 1,000s of Jacaranda trees planted in its streets. Pretoria has a lot of museums, for example, the Voortrekker Monument. This Monument commemorates the Great Trek of the Voortrekkers away from the British Control in the Cape in the 1830s. The city also hosts the Transvaal Museum, Kruger House, Melrose House, Freedom Park Museum and Smuts House. The Smuts House Museum represents the original house of General Jan Smuts, Prime Minister of SA in the 1940s.

Ayanda, says: 2020

– The crime rate is quite high.
– We have quite a few historic museums.
– We have amusement parks.
– We have many languages. Our main languages are Afrikaans and English.
– Our greatest sports are mainly soccer and rugby.
– We have many beautiful places that tourists can visit.
– We are very friendly people.

Marchant, says: 2020

Pretoria, the country’s capital city is known as the administrative capital because it hosts most of the government’s offices. It is also home to a number of consulates. The city is famously known as the “Jacaranda” city because of the dominance of the jacaranda trees. There are various attractive places that are a must seen for tourists. These include; the Freedom Park, the Pretoria Botanical Garden, Zoological garden and the Transvaal Museum.

Melissa, says: 2020

Pretoria is a mainland city and it is unfortunately far from the coast. There are many places to visit including markets, animal sanctuaries and museums. The climate is temperate and there is a low chance of experiencing humidity, as you would along the coast. Houses are usually situated close to large shopping centres and malls.

Nomfundo, says: 2020

Pretoria is one that is rich in South African history as it hosts various historical landmarks such as The Cradle of Humankind, Freedom Park Heritage Site and Museum and the Union Buildings. The city is popularly known as the Jacaranda city, the reason which is evident during spring when purple blossoms from the Jacaranda tree color the streets of the capital of South Africa.

Pretoria is a terrific place, hosting various cultural and social hubs including shopping centers, art museums and sports arenas. The city is also surrounded by many suburbs, each with its own unique life. Whether you like the busy hustle and bustle of the CBD, or the quiet neighborhood where you know all your neighbors, Pretoria offers the perfect living conditions for any and all.

Steven, says: 2020
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