Johannesburg

Views & landmarks

Carlton Centre

A skyscraper and shopping complex in Johannesburg. At 223 meters tall, it was long regarded as Africa's tallest building.

Views & landmarks

Ponte City Apartments

A cylindrical 55-story apartment building near Hillbrow in Johannesburg, which was Africa's tallest residential skyscraper when completed in 1975. The large neon sign atop the building is known as the largest outdoor advertisement in the Southern Hemisphere.

Museums & galleries

Satyagraha House

A museum and guesthouse in Johannesburg, South Africa, where Mahatma Gandhi lived and worked from 1908 to the following year. Designed by architect Hermann Kallenbach for himself and Gandhi, it's a place where visitors can sense the traces of history.

Nature

Earth Summit 2002

An international conference held in Johannesburg in 2002, marking the 10th anniversary of the Rio Earth Summit and focused on sustainable development. It's a place that recalls the moment when nations around the world came together to address environmental and development issues.

Museums & galleries

Apartheid Museum

A museum located within the Gold Reef City complex in Johannesburg, presenting South Africa's modern history, including the apartheid era. It's a place where you can feel the weight of that history firsthand.

Museums & galleries

Johannesburg Art Gallery

An art gallery in Joubert Park in central Johannesburg, home to more than 9,000 works. It was once considered the largest art gallery on the African continent.

Zoos & aquariums

Johannesburg Zoo

Opened in 1904, this Johannesburg zoo is home to around 2,000 animals from over 320 species. Its spacious grounds make it a great spot for a family stroll.

Views & landmarks

Standard Bank Centre

A 139-meter-tall high-rise in Johannesburg's central business district, built in the 1960s. Once home to Standard Bank, it's a landmark that shapes the city's skyline.