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Apartheid Museum
The moving museum documents the rise and fall of apartheid through original exhibits, photographs and video footage, and is considered one of the most striking and important historical memorials in the entire country.
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Soweto
The township southwest of the city was the site of the 1976 student uprising against the apartheid government, and guided tours today reveal both the moving history and the vibrant everyday life of the neighborhood today.
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Gold Mining Heritage
The discovery of vast gold deposits on the Witwatersrand in 1886 caused Johannesburg to grow into South Africa's largest city within just a few decades, and the Gold Reef City theme park area still recalls this founding era today.
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Maboneng & Street Art
The up-and-coming creative district of Maboneng has transformed former industrial buildings into galleries, cafΓ©s and weekend markets, while large-scale murals throughout downtown artistically document Johannesburg's cultural transformation.
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❓ FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Johannesburg

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How do I get to Johannesburg?
O.R. Tambo International Airport ranks among the largest and busiest airports in Africa and is served directly from numerous international destinations as well as all major South African cities.
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What does the Apartheid Museum show?
The moving museum documents the rise and fall of apartheid through original exhibits, photographs and video footage, and is considered one of the most striking and important historical memorials in the entire country.
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Why is Soweto historically significant?
The township southwest of the city was the site of the 1976 student uprising against the apartheid government, and guided tours today reveal both the moving history and the vibrant everyday life of the neighborhood today.
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Why was Johannesburg founded as a gold mining town?
The discovery of vast gold deposits on the Witwatersrand in 1886 caused Johannesburg to grow into South Africa's largest city within just a few decades, and the Gold Reef City theme park area still recalls this founding era today.