A relatively small city, Pretoria lies about 50km north of Johannesburg and is approximately three degrees warmer than its southern cousin. Although largely a government-based city, it is also a place of culture, with theatres, museums and monuments.
Greater Pretoria is a city of science and technology, knowledge and industry in the true sense of the word.
As the academic, scientific and technological capital of South Africa, the city has the most highly developed technology and research sector in Africa.
Four universities and a number of scientific institutes, including the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) and the Onderstepoort Veterinary Research Institute, both internationally respected.
Jacarandas throw a blanket of mauve over this, slightly, more sedate city. Even so, Pretoria boasts superb shopping centres, museums, art galleries and restaurants. There is also an abundance of open spaces - Pretoria has more than 100 parks, including bird sanctuaries... more local info
Greater Pretoria is a city of science and technology, knowledge and industry in the true sense of the word.
As the academic, scientific and technological capital of South Africa, the city has the most highly developed technology and research sector in Africa.
Four universities and a number of scientific institutes, including the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) and the Onderstepoort Veterinary Research Institute, both internationally respected.
Jacarandas throw a blanket of mauve over this, slightly, more sedate city. Even so, Pretoria boasts superb shopping centres, museums, art galleries and restaurants. There is also an abundance of open spaces - Pretoria has more than 100 parks, including bird sanctuaries... more local info
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Top Things to Do
Top picks for the best activities in Pretoria
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President Paul Kruger House
- Situated west of Church Street, this house belonged to the late former President Paul Kruger (1884-1901). The house has been fully restored and...
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- Culture
- Church Square
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Transvaal Museum
- Traansvaal Museum is a natural science museum houses the finest selection of mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians and insects as well as displays...
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- Museums
- City Centre
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Open Window Contemporary Art Gallery
- This gallery is well known for its exhibitions which feature art through the eyes of the African continent. The exhibition by the four artists...
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