Places
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Botanical Gardens, Bloemfontein
The gardens were established in 1967 and they are of particular scientific and environmental importance. They contain the only remaining…
White Horse Stones, Naval Hill, Bloemfontein
Also known as Witperd Klip. The stones were laid during the South African War by members of the Wiltshire Regiment who were then Stationed…
Hertzog House, 19 Goddard Street, Bloemfontein
The building was erected in 1895 for the family of General JBM Hertzog who lived there until 1928. It was declared a National Monument…
Boom van Sameswering, Onze Rust, Bloemfontein
The so-called Tree of Conspiracy stands on the farm Onze Rust, and once belonged to Marthinus Steyn, the last President of the Free State,…
First University Building, Bloemfontein
It was declared a National Monument under old NMC legislation on 17 December 1976.
Elizabeth le Roux Hostel, Bloemfontein
It was declared a National Monument under old NMC legislation on 8 August 1975.The building has wood windows, old lamps, and border trellis…
Government Buildings, President Brand Street, Bloemfontein
The government building complex was completed in 1877 although its Volksraad Chamber was already in use on 31 May 1875. In 1895 the upper…
The Queen’s Fort Military Museum, Bloemfontein
Also known as the Bloemfontein Fort. On 3 February 1848 the British declared the Orange River Sovereignty, covering a broad area of land…
Dutch Reformed Church, Bloemfontein
Also known as the Tweetoring Kerk, The Dutch Reformed congregation of Bloemfontein was established on 13 November 1848, and its services…
The Old Presidency Museum, Bloemfontein
Former Home of past Presidents featuring exhibits on their lives, plus art exhibits & performances. It is now a Military Museum, which can…
Oliewenhuis Art Museum
Oliewenhuis Art Museum is committed to collect, conserve and exhibit works of art which represent the heritage of South African art on…
Freshford House Museum, 31 Kellner Street
Freshford House Museum is one of the few houses of the upper middle class of the Edwardian Period that still exists in Bloemfontein. The…
Queens Fort Military Museum, Bloemfontein
The Queens Fort Museum fort erected in 1848, originally housed the Artillery Unit of the Free State, and depicts all major military…
State President Swart Park, Bloemfontein
The largest of Bloemfontein's many Recreational spots, the Park has many sculptured flowerbeds, rolling lawns and shady spots. The…
Lamont-Hussey Observatory
The name of the Observatory refers to W.J. Hussey and a good friend of his, R.P. Lamont. Hussey and Lamont were University students in…