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Province: Northwest Province
Region: Southern region
Town: Potchefstroom
POTCHEFSTROOM
Potchefstroom, the original capital city of the Zuid Afrikaansche Republiek, has a multitude of national monuments, respected educational institutions and a strong agricultural economy.
Tourist attractions include:
Buffelsvlei Game Park - Tel: 018 298 1081
Churches - One of the oldest Reformed Churches in South Africa, (1891) which features some exceptional stained glass windows, is located in the town.
Andrew Carnegie Library and City Hall - two national monuments in Potgieter Street, the city hall has a clockwork and bells that were manufactured in the Netherlands.
Goetz Fleishack Museum - The only remaining example of the town houses that graced Market Square in the 1850's Tel 018 299 5021
National Monuments - Potchefstroom offers a .wealth of interesting architectural buildings dating back to the 1850's when the town was a major centre serving the westernTransvaal farmlands and the diamond fields of the Northern Cape. These buildings, many of which have been declared national monuments, include the Old Gunpowder House, the Old Police Station Building, the Kruger Kraal Opstal, the Heimat building of the University of Potchefstroom Campus and the Old Magistrates Office on Greyling Street.
Old Fort, Museum and Cemetery - A British defense position used during the first Anglo-Boer War where British troops were besieged by Boer forces for 95 days. Casualties are buried n the cemetery nearby.
North West Command - one of the largest army bases in the country.
Potchefstroom Museum - Excellent exhibits trace the history of the Potchefstroom region with fine ethnographic representation including an oxwagon from the Battle of Blood River. The museum houses a reference library and museum shop. Tel: 018 299 5021
President Pretorius Museum - The residence of MW Pretorius, first President of the ZAR.
Tom Street - Oak Avenue a 7km stretch oak trees planted in 1910 line this road forming a unique spectacle now a national monument.
Totius House Museum - A museum conseivrng the life and writings of JD Du Toit, Afrikaans translator, poet and theologian who translated the Bible into Afrikaans.
Boskop Dam Nature Reserve - Popular angling and picnic site between Carltonville and Potchefstroom on the R501.
Hiking Trails - The Summit, Boat & Paddle, Mooirivier Pioneers' Route Inner City and Rooihaas trails make Potchefstroom a favourite hiking destination. Tel: 018 294 8572
OPM-Prozesky Bird Sanctuary - Wetland bird sanctuary adjoining the golf course. Tel: 018 299 5130
Potchefstroom Lakeside Resort Self catering accommodation, camping and caravanning facilities include watersports, fishing, mini-golf. Tel: 018 299 5473
Thabela Thabeng Hiking Trails - Several exciting hiking options set in the scenic Vredefort Dome. Tel: 056 818 1116
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Vredefort Dome
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