Bloemfontein

Heritage & monuments

National Women's Monument

This monument in Bloemfontein honors the roughly 27,000 Boer women and children who died in British concentration camps during the Second Boer War. It's a place to reflect on this painful chapter of the region's history.

Museums & galleries

National Museum, Bloemfontein

This historic museum opened in 1877, starting out in the old Raadzaal building before moving to a new building in 1913. Its long-standing collections offer a glimpse into the region's past.

Museums & galleries

Anglo-Boer War Museum

The only museum in the world dedicated exclusively to the Anglo-Boer War of 1899–1902. Alongside a range of dioramas and exhibits, visitors can also see the Women's Memorial, erected in 1913.

Museums & galleries

National Afrikaans Literary Museum and Research Centre

A center that collects historical materials on Afrikaans literature, music, and theater. Founded in 1973 by the Free State government as a non-profit institution, it lets visitors in Bloemfontein explore these archives.

Museums & galleries

Oliewenhuis Art Museum

An art museum in Bloemfontein housed in a historic mansion surrounded by gardens. It's a pleasant place to take a leisurely stroll while viewing South African artwork.

Temples & religious sites

Sacred Heart Cathedral, Bloemfontein

This Catholic cathedral is located in Bloemfontein, in South Africa's Free State province. Its calm atmosphere makes it a pleasant place to take in the architecture at a leisurely pace.