Attractions in Johannesburg City Centre
Distances are from the town centre.
Alexander Theatre - Braamfontein, Johannesburg
The Alexander Theatre in Braamfontein, Johannesburg, is a prominent cultural landmark with a rich history that reflects the evolution of the city's artistic and performance scene. Opened in 1951, the theatre quickly became a hub for live performances, including plays, musicals, and concerts, serv...
Constitutional Court of South Africa - Johannesburg
The Constitutional Court of South Africa, located in Johannesburg, is the highest court in the country when it comes to constitutional matters. It was established in 1994 after the end of apartheid to safeguard the rights enshrined in the Constitution. The court's iconic building, designed by the...
Wits Art Museum - Braamfontein, Johannesburg
The Wits Art Museum, located on the Braamfontein campus of the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg, is a prominent cultural institution dedicated to showcasing and preserving South African art. Opened in 2012, the museum is known for its extensive collection of modern and contemporary...
Emirates Airline Park (Ellis Park Stadium) - Braamfontein, Johannesburg
Emirates Airline Park (previously Ellis Park Stadium), located in the Braamfontein area of Johannesburg, is one of South Africa's most iconic sports venues. Originally built in 1928 and later renovated for the 1995 Rugby World Cup, the stadium has a rich history and has hosted numerous significan...
University Of The Witwatersrand (Wits) - Johannesburg
The University of the Witwatersrand (Wits), located in Johannesburg, South Africa, is one of the country’s top research universities, renowned for its academic excellence and influence in shaping South Africa's history. Established in 1922, Wits originated from the South African School of Mines, ...
Origins Centre (Wits University) - Johannesburg
The Origins Centre, located on the Braamfontein campus of the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg, is a unique museum dedicated to the origins of humankind and the development of human culture. Established in 2006, the centre serves as a cultural and educational hub that explores the ...
Johannesburg Stadium - Doornfontein, Johannesburg
The Johannesburg Stadium is a versatile, multi-purpose sports facility located in the Ellis Park World of Sports Precinct in Doornfontein, Johannesburg. Primarily used for athletics, soccer, and rugby, it is a key venue within this well-known sports hub that also includes Ellis Park Stadium, home...
Oriental Plaza - Fordsburg, Johannesburg
The Oriental Plaza, located in the bustling suburb of Fordsburg in Johannesburg, is a vibrant and iconic shopping destination known for its rich history and cultural significance. Established in the 1970s as a result of the forced removals during the apartheid era, the plaza was intended to be a ...
Wits Planetarium - Braamfontein, Johannesburg
The Wits Planetarium (formally Johannesburg Planetarium), located at the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits University) in Braamfontein, is one of South Africa's oldest and most iconic educational institutions dedicated to astronomy and space science. Opened in 1960, it was the first full-size...
Victoria Yards - Johannesburg
Victoria Yards, located in Lorentzville, Johannesburg, is a dynamic urban development that has transformed a once-dilapidated industrial area into a vibrant community space. This innovative project combines art, culture, and social enterprise, providing a platform for artists, artisans, and entre...
Adler Museum of Medicine - Wits University
Adler Museum of Medicine is located at the University of the Witwatersrand in Parktown, Johannesburg, South Africa. Established in 1962, the museum is dedicated to the history of medicine and serves as an educational and research resource. Established by Dr Cyril and Mrs Esther Adler in 1962, The...
Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital - Parktown
Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital, located in Parktown, Johannesburg, is one of South Africa's largest and most renowned public hospitals. Originally named the Johannesburg General Hospital, it was renamed in honor of Charlotte Maxeke, a pioneering South African social reformer and ...
The Bioscope Independent Cinema - 44 Stanley, Johannesburg
Tucked into the leafy courtyards of the boutique 44 Stanley complex in Milpark, The Bioscope Independent Cinema offers a wonderfully distinctive cinematic experience that stands apart from Johannesburg’s mainstream multiplexes. Far from the predictable fare of larger chains, this intimate theatre...
44 Stanley - Milpark, Johannesburg
44 STANLEY in Milpark, Johannesburg, is one of the city’s most enchanting boutique shopping complexes, a hidden gem tucked away in an old industrial precinct that has been transformed into a vibrant lifestyle destination. Set around leafy courtyards and shady arcades, this converted 1930s industr...
The Wilds Nature Reserve - Johannesburg
The Wilds Nature Reserve, located near Houghton Estate in the heart of Johannesburg, is a hidden gem that offers a peaceful retreat from the bustling city life. Established in the 1920s, this 16-hectare reserve provides a haven for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. It features a variety of i...
Brenthurst Gardens - Houghton Estate, Johannesburg
Brenthurst Gardens in Johannesburg is renowned for its rich history and stunning botanical beauty. Located in the suburb of Houghton Estate, this prestigious garden has been meticulously developed and maintained as a private estate, reflecting both historical significance and horticultural excell...
Wemmer Pan - Johannesburg, Gauteng
Wemmer Pan is a well-known lake located in La Rochelle, Johannesburg, originally a quarry, and was later taken over by the City Deep Mine which required the water for mining purposes. Over time, it has become an important recreational area and is part of Pioneer Park. The pan (shallow lake) and i...
Johannesburg Holocaust & Genocide Centre - Forest Town, Johannesburg
Tucked quietly into the leafy suburb of Forest Town, the Johannesburg Holocaust & Genocide Centre is far more than a museum, it is a space of conscience and reflection. Opened in its purpose-built home in 2019, the Centre exists to ensure that the memory of past atrocities is preserved with digni...
James Hall Museum of Transport - Johannesburg
The James Hall Museum of Transport in La Rochelle in Johannesburg South is the largest and most comprehensive museum of land transport in South Africa. Founded in 1964 by James Hall and the City of Johannesburg, the museum offers a fascinating journey through the evolution of transportation, both...
Milpark Hospital Netcare - Parktown, Johannesburg
Milpark Hospital, located in Parktown, Johannesburg, is one of South Africa's leading private hospitals, known for its advanced medical care and specialized treatment services. Part of the Netcare Group, Milpark Hospital offers a comprehensive range of healthcare services, including general surge...