Italian POW Church: less than 5 km
The Italian POW Church, located in Durban Road in Pietermaritzburg, also known as Our Lady of Mercy, was constructed towards the end of second world war by Italian prisoners of war, who were captured by British forces. The Italian soldiers were held in
Comrades House Museum: 5 km
Golden Horse Casino: 5 km
Winston Churchill Theatre: 5 km
Scottsville Race Course: 5 km
Maritzburg College: 5 km
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Alexandra Park - Pietermaritzburg: 6 km
Alexandra Park is the flagship of Pietermaritzburg's city parks. The eighty five hectare park which was established in 1863, lies situated on a tranquil curve of the Duzi River. The park provides cycling, soccer, hockey and swimming facilities
Pietermaritzburg Farmers Market: 6 km
The Pietermaritzburg Farmers Market was started back in September of 1991 by Mrs Clifton with the assistance of local farmers, and initially consisted of only twelve stalls. The market is held at Alexandra Park. The Pietermaritzburg farmers ma
Dusi Canoe marathon: 6 km
The Dusi canoe marathon, named after the Umsundusi River, takes place annually during the month of January, and sees thousands of keen paddlers making their way from Durban to Pietermaritzburg, much like the Comrades Marathon. The race is the oldest of
Garden of Remembrance - Pietermaritzburg: 7 km
The Garden of Remembrance is located in the city of Pietermaritzburg, and is dedicated to soldiers who died during the first and second world wars. South African troops were sent to France to the village of Longueval in order to provide support to the Bri
Burger Street Jail: 7 km
The original cell block of the Burger Street Jail in Pietermaritzburg was built in 1862 as a replacement for the Voortrekker jail which was located on the market square in the centre of Pietermaritzburg. The Burger Street Jail is one of the longest exi
Christian Science Church: 7 km
Natal Museum: 7 km
Blue Caterpillar Art Gallery: 7 km
The Blue Caterpillar Art Gallery together with the well stocked Butterfly Craft Shop and the Painted Lady Coffee Shop, forms part of the Butterflies for Africa Complex in Pietermaritzburg. The Blue Caterpillar Gallery was established in 2001, and cover
Butterflies For Africa: 7 km
Butterfly Farm, coffee shop, art gallery, craft shop, butterfly garden, plant nursery. A walk through the tropical Butterfly House takes one into a fantasyland - where beautiful butterflies from across the world fly freely in a spectacular display of colour. 37 Willowton, Pietermaritzburg Contact: Brett Cooper Tel: (033) 387 1356 email: info@butterflies.co.za web: Butterflies For AfricaClosed Mondays
Old Colonial Building: 7 km
Old Colonial Building located in Church Street was built in 1899, and is a popular attraction of the city of Pietermaritzburg. As suggested by the name , this handsome old Victorian building belonged to the period of the colonial rule in the country, a
Art in the Park: 7 km
Alexandra Park in Pietermaritzburg, is a tranquil and scenic venue on the banks of the Umsunduzi River where the annual Art in the Park event is held. Planning and preparations for the event is extensive, and the park is transformed from its everyday a
Macrorie House: 7 km
Built in 1862, once the residence of Bishop William Macrorie, the museum now houses furnishings of early British Settlers, and a miniature chapel.
Address: 11 Loop St, Pietermaritzburg Tel: 033 394 2161
Hours: Tue - Sat: 9h00-13h00 Sun: 11h00-16h00 (closed Sat)
Tatham Art Gallery: 7 km
The Tatham Art Gallery in Pietermaritzburg attracts both art connoisseur and curious browsers alike with its interesting and varying selection of beadwork, basketry, oil paintings and linocuts.
The gallery was established in 1903 by Mrs. Ada The Tatham Art Gallery is housed in the Old Supreme Court. Hours: Tuesday to Sunday: 10:00 to 18:00
Voortrekker Museum: 7 km
Housed in the Church of the Vow built in 1840. Details the history of the Voortrekkers who, disenchanted with British rule, left the Eastern Cape to create the "Republic of Natalia". web: voortrekkermuseum
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