Tshwane.kml normal #Highlights_norm highlight #Highlights_over Tshwane 0 Tshwane (Pretoria), as we now call our executive capital city, is befittingly stately. It is presided over by the Herbert Baker-designed Union Buildings, the seat of government. Visit the city in October when it bursts into a profusion of purple Jacaranda blossoms. Some of the best tourist attractions are the National Zoological Gardens, Aquarium and Reptile Park; the National Botanical Gardens; Church Square; Melrose House; Museum Park; the Pretoria Art Museum and the Voortrekker Monument.

Purple Jacaranda trees are a Tshwane icon

The imposing Union Buildings at night

Tshwane´s newest monument is Freedom Park (set for completion in 2009), a tribute to reconciliation, humanity and freedom. There´s Hatfield Square for shopping and entertainment; opera, ballet and classical music have their place at the State Theatre and the city has many acclaimed fine dining restaurants.

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