Ornamented with the title of “City of Charm and Dignity”, Pietermaritzburg is located in the core part of South Africa. Basically, Pietermaritzburg is well-known as “Maritzburg” and is the second largest city of KwaZulu-Natal province of South Africa. The Voortrekkers were responsible for the foundation of capital city of Natalia, Pietermaritzburg in 1838. Geographically, Pietermaritzburg lies in the south-west edge of the Valley of a Thousand Hills, KwaZulu Natal. The best season to explore this wonderful city is spring season when the city is at its full bloom. Fantastic shops, delicious restaurants and high class hotels, historical museums, old buildings and amusement parks are the main attractions for tourists in Pietermaritzburg.
Top of all attractions in Pietermaritzburg, Tatham Art Gallery deserves the first introduction. This art gallery has a unique position in the world of tourism in South Africa for its amazing Art collection of 1903. Artwork displayed in this museum is totally linked with British and French artworks of 18th century though the museum is also good display of KwaZulu-Natal artworks. Voortrekker Museum is also an important tourist attraction in Pietermaritzburg. The museum was constructed in 1912 in order to house the historical relics of five parties of Voortrekkers. At present, the Museum has one main building, the Voortrekker Complex, the Zulu Hut, 333 Boom Street and the Shiva Indian Temple. Natal Museum is the most popular attraction of Pietermaritzburg that houses wide range of collections relevant to animals. The museum is quite popular for its huge collection of insects and also, tourists will not remain untouched with the attraction of The Dinosaur Gallery and the Fossil Exhibit. The Pietermaritzburg Railway Station itself is a great attraction for the tourists as it is made up of red-brick. This railway station is also popular for the incident when Mahatma Gandhi was thrown away from a train in the year 1893. The Pietermaritzburg Garden of Remembrance, as the name suggests, is an attractive garden constructed to memorize those warriors who lost their lives during World Wars. Pietermaritzburg Mosque is referred as the main mosque of the city and is situated in the popular Church Street.
The Dinosaur Gallery and the Fossil Exhibit, Pietermaritzburg
This Mosque is a popular Islamic historical site and houses artwork and local artifacts concerned with Muslims. Marathon House is another must see attraction for tourists in Pietermaritzburg. This gorgeous museum attracts its visitors by display of wide collection of trophies, significant press releases and photographs of marathon. Old Colonial Building is one of the prime attractions of Pietermaritzburg. It is fabulous building well connected to the era of colonial rule. This historical building is related to 19th century and is successful in attracting its visitors with its superb architecture. Macrorie House is also a top-rated museum in Pietermaritzburg. This museum houses numerous relics related to history of South Africa. In 1862, this museum was constructed and is situated in the Loop Street of the city. To refresh your mood with stunning picturesque and heart thrilling scenes, World’s View is a perfect spot in Pietermaritzburg for views. Other most fascinating attractions in Pietermaritzburg are Howick Falls, Queen Elizabeth Park, Midmar Public Nature Reserve, Pietermaritzburg City Hall and One O’Clock Gun!!
28 Nov 2011
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