Joubert Park, Johannesburg
Joubert Park is the Johannesburg Central Business District's largest park. Some of the highlights of the park include beautiful landscaping and a peaceful atmosphere that attracts visitors of all ages to enjoy the relaxing setting. An informal chess club likes to gather here, and visitors enjoy watching the members at work.
As the city's oldest park, this area has seen a lot of changes over the years. As many as 20,000 people head to the park every month, making it one of the city's most popular hangouts. One of the park's major highlights is that it is host to the Johannesburg Art Gallery, which has been around since 1910.
The big TV screens host movies and other types of entertainment. In addition to the art gallery, the Victorian Conservatory is worth seeing. Another exciting highlight is the two-story building constructed from mud, serving as an example of sustainable construction.
As the city's oldest park, this area has seen a lot of changes over the years. As many as 20,000 people head to the park every month, making it one of the city's most popular hangouts. One of the park's major highlights is that it is host to the Johannesburg Art Gallery, which has been around since 1910.
The big TV screens host movies and other types of entertainment. In addition to the art gallery, the Victorian Conservatory is worth seeing. Another exciting highlight is the two-story building constructed from mud, serving as an example of sustainable construction.
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Sight Name: Joubert Park
Sight Location: Johannesburg, South Africa (See walking tours in Johannesburg)
Sight Type: Park/Outdoor
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Sight Location: Johannesburg, South Africa (See walking tours in Johannesburg)
Sight Type: Park/Outdoor
Guide(s) Containing This Sight:
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