There is no shortage of spectacular places in Johannesburg. This list of 67 places shows impressive transport-ways, buildings with modern and unique architecture as well as buildings of great heritage.
This list also includes beautiful nature sites to show that this city is more than a concrete jungle.
The gallery shows 57 buildings. Below is ten more places. Are there anymore that you would like to add?
1. Gillooly’s Interchange – one of the busiest intersections in Johannesburg.
2. The old Elephant house at the Joburg Zoo is over 110 years old.
3. The Ponte Towers is a very unique apartment complex in the CBD.
4. 11 Diagonal Street – this glass building reminds one of a building in America.
5. Mogale City Town Hall is over a 100 years old. The family of the builder still lives in Krugersdorp.
6. The High Court in the CBD is an impressive building and handles many important court cases on a daily basis.
7. Mary Fitzgerald Square in Newtown. Mary Fitzgerald is considered to have been the first female trade unionist in the country.
8. Marble towers in the CBD was built in 1973 and is 32 storeys tall.
9. The Gables in Weltevreden Park is an impressive old building in Roodepoort.
10. Nelson Mandela Statue in the Square at Sandton City is a bronze statue and weighs 2.5 tons.
SAB World of Beer is in the CBD and attracts many visitors each year. Photo: www.places.co.za
The Kyalami Castle lets one forget that you are in South Africa. Photo: www.gettickets.co.za.
The Goodman Gallery in Rosebank is popular for its modern architecture. Photo: vansa.co.za
Gold Reef City was built on an old mine that was closed in 1971. CC search.
The Great Hall of the University of Witwatersrand is impressive. Photo: en.wikipedia.org.
The Sentech tower was built in 1962 and is 232m tall. It is located in Brixton. Photo: commons.wikimedia.coc.za.
Oliver Tambo airport in Kempton Park is a hub for international and national travel. CC search.
The women’s jail in Braamfontein was built in 1909. Photo: en.wikipedia.org.
Ellis Park is home to Johannesburg’s rugby team, The Golden Lions. Photo: CC search.
Soccer City in Nasrec was built for the 2010 soccer world cup. CC search.
Turbine Hall in the CBD is famous for weddings. Photo: www.gauteng.net.
One of the Gautrain bridges is responsible for getting many people to work each day. Photo: www.joburg.org.za.
The old park station in Newtown was built in 1897. CC Search.
Hy Many House in Randpark Ridge is one of the oldest houses and was built in 1860. Photo: www.joburg.org.za.
St Mary’s church in Jeppestown was built in 1890 and still has its original layout. www.joburg.org.za.
The Old Fort at Constitution Hill is located in Braamfontein and was built in 1893. CC Search.
The post office in Rissik Street in the CBD was built in 1897 during the time of former president, Paul Kruger. CC Search.
The Nelson Mandela bridge in the CBD cost R120 million to build and was completed in 2003. Photo: www.wikipedia.org.
The M1 highway is known for its double decker road. Photo: www.wheels24.co.za.
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The Anstey’s building has an art deco feel and was named after the original owner, Norman Anstey. CC Search.
The Orlando towers in Soweto offers a thrill to visitors with their bungee jump activities. CC Search.
Emmarentia Dam is used for various activities like canoeing, diving and entertainment. File photo.
The Walter Sisulu Square in Kliptown is Africa’s first township entertainment. CC Search.
This UFO house in Kloofendal was built in 1993. Photo: www.geospy.org.za.
The Apartheid Museum encapsulates our country’s rich heritage. CC Search.
The Zurich building in Newtown reminds one of the Titanic. Photo: www.joburg.org.za
Melrose Arch has a unique plan as it is designed to house shops, apartments, and offices. Photo: www.conferences.co.za.
Egoli Gas is no longer in use but adds to the rustic feel of the city. Photo: www,joburg.org.za.
The Hillbrow Tower was built in 1971 and is 270m tall. CC Search.
The Honeydew Mazes is a hidden gem that provides hours of fun. Photo: www.tripadvisor.co.za.
The Wits Planetarium hosts various school groups. CC Search.
The unique water tower near Grand Central Airport was built in 2002. CC Search.
The Diepsloot Bridge cost R52 million to build. Photo: www.esor.co.za.
The Mills in Newtown is located across the road from the Newtown Junction. Photo: www.kfsa.co.za.
Louw Geldenhuys’ house in Emmarentia. Geldenhuys built the Emmarentia Dam. Photo: The Heritage portal.
The Johannesburg Children’s theatre in the CBD hosts various children’s productions and is designed to look like a theatre somewhere on broadway. Photo: www.joburg.org.za.
The Carlton Centre in the CBD is 223m tall. CC Search.
The JHB Library is located in the CBD and was opened in 1935. CC Search.
The Clearwater Mall in Roodepoort has a unique roof that opens to allow the daylight in. Photo: www.joburg.org.za.
27 Boxes attracts many people to Melville for its unique look and artistic shops. Photo: www.monyweb.co.za.
Maboneng set the scene for popular 2014 Afrikaans film, Ballade vir ‘n Enkeling. Photo: www.mafadi.co.za.
Maropeng is a heritage site. CC search.
The Gauteng Legislation building is still in its original form. CC Search.
The Turret building is a unique structure in the CBD. CC Search.
A stockbroker, Harrison Watson re-opened the stock exchange in 1901. Photo: www.blueplaques.co.za.
The three castles building in central Johannesburg was built in 1897, but has endured one crisis after another and it will take a lot to get it back to its former glory. Photo: www.joburg.org.za.
The Trust Bank in the CBD was built in 1970 and is 140m tall.
Arts on Main in Fox Street plays host to many weddings and the annual Arts on Main market. CC Search.
The Joburg Theatre in the CBD hosts various spectacular performances Photo: www.joburg.org.za.
Alberts Farm in Northcliff plays host to a weekly park run and is popular for dog walkers. Photo: khla.co.za.
Vilakazi Street in Soweto is where Mandela House is located. He lived here in 1946. CC Search.
The club house at Marks Park was also owned by Louw Geldenhuys. Photo: www.mk.org.za.
Melville Koppies provides a spectacular look over the city.
The Melville Cemetery is the resting place for people as far back as 1882. Photo: www.joburg.org.za.
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