Freedom Park, Pretoria
Sprawling over 52 hectares on Salvokop, the Freedom Park in Pretoria commemorates those killed in the South African Wars, World War I, World War II as well as during the apartheid era.
Sprawling over 52 hectares on Salvokop, the Freedom Park in Pretoria commemorates those killed in the South African Wars, World War I, World War II as well as during the apartheid era. Overlooking the city, Isivivane is the spiritual resting place of those involved in the freedom and liberation of South Africa. It has the Lesaka, a burial ground marked by 11 boulders representing each of the provinces, the local government and the international community. The Lekgotla is a semi-circular stone-brick structure built around an Umlahlankosi tree, which represents the traditional African village meeting place.
S’khumbuto is the main memorial, featuring the 697 metre long Wall of Names inscribed with the names of 75,000 South Africans who died for the country. It also has a Gallery of Leaders featuring international and local leaders, an amphitheatre for events, a Sanctuary for quiet contemplation, and an Eternal Flame. The impressive Reed sculpture of almost 200 ascending metal reeds symbolizes the rebirth of the South African nation.
The 2.5 hectare Garden of Remembrance is a tranquil space for reflection and prayer, interspersed with monuments, statues and sculptures. Uitspanplek is the relaxation area with lush gardens and pools where visitors can rest in serenity.
The Hapo Museum explores the 3.6 billion year old story of Africa and South Africa over seven epochs of history – Earth, Ancestors, Peopling, Resistance and Colonisation, Industrialisation and Urbanisation, Nationalism and Struggle, National Building and Continent Building.
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About Freedom Park
koch st & 7th avenue, salvokop, Pretoria, 0002, South Africa
+27 12 336 4000
Freedom Park and Nearby Sights on Map
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Melrose House
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Church Square
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Voortrekker Monument
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Paul Kruger House
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National Zoological Gardens of South Africa
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Groenkloof Nature Reserve
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Union Buildings
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Sammy Marks Museum
Situated 20 kilometres to the east of Pretoria, Zwartkoppies Hall in Donkerhoek is a grand Victorian mansion that was home to industrialist and entrepreneur Sammy Marks and his family from 1885 to 1909
Ann Van Dyk Cheetah Centre
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