Pretoria & Tshwane Tourism Information

South Africa's seat of government, on Meintjieskop overlooking the city. Designed by Sir Herbert Baker and completed in 1913, the sandstone building is set among terraced gardens with panoramic views over Pretoria.

Inaugurated in 1949 and designed by architect Gerard Moerdijk, it commemorates the Voortrekker pioneers and holds the world's longest historical marble frieze. One of Gauteng's most-visited heritage sites.

Pretoria's historic centre, home to the country's first House of Parliament and a bronze statue of Paul Kruger, surrounded by 19th- and 20th-century buildings including the Palace of Justice.

The residence of President Paul Kruger from 1883 to 1901, preserved with his personal belongings, state coach and private railway carriage.

A 35-hectare museum and Garden of Remembrance honouring South Africans who contributed to the country's development — a tribute to the Truth and Reconciliation process.

Pretoria's oldest park, completed in 1892 and now a national monument.

The oldest Hindu temple in Pretoria, established in 1905.

Fauna, flora, palaeontology and geology collections, including early hominid fossils.

Cultural history, anthropology and archaeology exhibits covering South Africa's past.

South Africa's military history from the colonial era through the World Wars to the present. Note: located in Saxonwold, Johannesburg — outside the Pretoria/Tshwane metro.

A living museum in Pretoria's eastern suburbs reflecting the lifestyle of early pioneer farmers.

The restored Victorian-era homestead of 19th-century industrialist Sammy Marks, on the eastern outskirts of the city.

A roughly 220,000-year-old meteorite impact crater northwest of the city, with hiking trails and an on-site interpretive centre.