UNION BUILDINGS PRETORIA, South Africa Tourism
The Union Buildings form the official seat of the South African government and also house the offices of the President of South Africa. The grand Union buildings sit on Meintjies Kop and overlook the city of Pretoria.The Union Buildings were built from light sandstone and were designed by the architect Sir Herbert Baker in the English monumental style. The Buildings are over 275 m long and boast a semi-circular shape, with the two wings at the sides. This serves to represent the union of a formerly divided people. The east and west wings represent two languages, namely English and Afrikaans.
The Union Buildings are considered by many to be the architect's greatest achievement and a South African architectural masterpiece. The cornerstone was laid in November 1910. Requiring over 1,265 workers over 3 years to build, the structure was completed in 1913. Especially notable are the terraced gardens surrounding the Union buildings which were planted exclusively with indigenous plants as well as the 9 000 seat amphitheatre. Within the grounds are various monuments and statues. The Union Buildings and its spectacular gardens are a must see when visiting Pretoria.
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Rudi and Alicia take you with them to the South African version of the White House. Well kind of. This is the place where the South African government has its seat and where the presidency has its office. Come see the beautiful architecture, jacaranda trees and even the Mandela Statue with the Pretoria skyline in the background.
This truly was a beautiful day out in Pretoria in which we felt how it would be to be a tourist in South Africa- and it really was fun! The Union Buildings should definitely be on your list for a picnic spot the next time you are around Gauteng South Africa,
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Drone aerial footage of the Union Buildings and the CBD in Pretoria (Tshwane).
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Nelson Mandela's coffin arrives at Union Buildings, Pretoria
Nelson Mandela's coffin arrives at Union Buildings, Pretoria
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Nelson Mandela's body goes on procession through Pretoria, South Africa, on Wednesday morning. The coffin, draped in the South African flag, arrives at the city's Union Buildings where it will lie in state for three days. Mandela will be buried on Sunday in his ancestral home of the East Cape province
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Pretoria’s Union Buildings, the official seat of the national government, house the offices of the South African president and are located atop the Meintjieskop in the Arcadia suburb of Tshwane. An important South African heritage site, the impressive building is surrounded by pretty terraced gardens that offer panoramic views over the city.
The Union Buildings are one of the most recognisable and impressive heritage landmarks in Tshwane. The 285m-long sandstone building was designed by Sir Herbert Baker in 1910 to mark the Union of South Africa. The neo-classical design of the semi-circular building reflects the British imperial tastes of the time and the site itself, high on a central ridge looking out over the city, was chosen thanks to its similarity to the location of the acropolis in Athens. The two wings of the building and their twin domed towers are said to represent the Afrikaans and English languages, joined together by a central curved courtyard, symbolic of the union of the communities following years of war.
The Union Buildings have been the backdrop for some of the country’s most pivotal moments, such as the 20 000-strong march on 9 August 1956, led by South African women of all races protesting against the apartheid pass laws. For international visitors this iconic building is most memorable as the place where Nelson Mandela was inaugurated in 1994 as the first democratically elected leader of South Africa, a moment which was screened live on television to millions of viewers across the world.
Unfortunately, you cannot go inside the buildings themselves, but visitors are free to explore the terraced gardens that look out over the city. The gardens are a particularly popular place for family picnics or to have wedding photos taken and also often function as the venue for major concerts and festivals.
Within the gardens you’ll find various monuments to important historic South African figures, including a monument of General Louis Botha riding his horse and an imposing 9m-tall bronze statue of Nelson Mandela that was unveiled here just after his death in 2013.
Union Buildings, Pretoria, South Africa
My visit to the Union Buildings in Pretoria, the government seat of South Africa. Take a tour with me at the front exterior part of this great building.
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Union Buildings, Pretoria. South Africa 2003.
The Union Buildings (Afrikaans: Die Uniegebou) form the official seat of the South African government and also house the offices of the president of South Africa. The imposing buildings are located in Pretoria, atop Meintjieskop at the northern end of Arcadia
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Union Buildings and view of Pretoria
President Jacob Zuma arrives at Union Buildings
Union Buildings, Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma and his wife MaKhumalo arrive at the Unions Buildings on May 24, 2014.
Zuma was sworn in for his second term as leader of South Africa.
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Union Buildings-The Union Buildings Pretoria's favourite landmark
Union Buildings-The Union Buildings Pretoria's favourite landmark
Pretoria’s Union Buildings, the official seat of the national government, house the offices of the South African president and are located atop the Meintjieskop in the Arcadia suburb
of Tshwane. An important South African heritage site, the impressive building is surrounded by pretty terraced gardens that offer panoramic views over the city.The Union Buildings
are one of the most recognisable and impressive heritage landmarks in Tshwane. The 285 metre long sandstone building was designed by Sir Herbert Baker in 1910 to mark the Union
of South Africa. The neo-classical design of the semi-circular building reflects the British imperial tastes of the time and the site itself, high on a central ridge looking out over the
city, was chosen thanks to its similarity to the location of the acropolis in Athens. The two wings of the building and their twin domed towers are said to represent the Afrikaans and
English languages, joined together by a central curved courtyard, symbolic of the union of the communities following years of war. The Union Buildings have been the backdrop for
some of the country’s most pivotal moments such as the 20 000 strong march on August 9, 1956, led by South African women of all races protesting against the apartheid pass laws.
For international visitors this iconic building is most memorable as the place where Nelson Mandela was inaugurated in 1994 as the first democratically elected leader of South Africa,
a moment which was screened live on television to millions of viewers across the world.Unfortunately, you cannot go inside the buildings themselves, but visitors are free to explore the
terraced gardens that look out over the city. The gardens are a particularly popular place for family picnics or to have wedding photos taken and also often function as the venue for
major concerts and festivals.
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Union Buildings, Pretoria, South Africa. What a beautiful view
Pretoria’s Union Buildings, the official seat of the national government, house the offices of the South African president and is located atop the Meintjieskop in the Arcadia suburb of Tshwane.
Gun Salute At The Union Buildings, Pretoria.
Canons blast a salute to the Angolan President, on his visit to South Africa. 24 November 2017.
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The video shows a Google Earth/Digital Globe view of the Union Buildings in Pretoria, where Mandela's inauguration ceremony was held, and where the leader's body will lie in state. Mandatory Courtesy Google/Digital Globe
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Union Buildings in Pretoria, South Africa
Brief picture tour of the Union Buildings.
Drone flight. Union buildings. Pretoria. South Africa
Drone flight. Union buildings.
Pretoria, South Africa, aerial view and points of interest
Pretoria is a city in the northern part of Gauteng, South Africa. It is one of the country's three capital cities, serving as the seat of the executive branch of government. The main points on interest in Pretoria are: the Palace of Justice, Pretoria Church Square, Loftus Versfeld Stadium, the Union Buildings, and the University.
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