Best places: Historic sites in Midrand

Discover the best places in Midrand, curated using our unique algorithm blending 'Top Rated' and 'Most Reviewed' establishments. Uncover the city's gems and must-visit locales for an unforgettable experience. This list contains 13 places from Historic site category.

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Cradle of Humankind
Historical place
131,000-acre, World Heritage listed area with caves containing primate fossils and rich wildlife.
4.50 (2K reviews) (~34.93 km from centre)
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Union Buildings
Government office
Governmental buildings, designed by Sir Herbert Baker, with towers and gardens, completed in 1913.
4.50 (974 reviews) (~43.47 km from centre)
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Fort Schanskop
Fortress
Landmark British fort built in 1897 featuring a restored statue & replicated monument.
4.40 (668 reviews) (~38.66 km from centre)
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Wonderboom Nature Reserve
Nature preserve
Public park with a 19th-century fort, Stone Age site & a 1,000-year-old fig tree & daughters.
4.10 (2K reviews) (~48.39 km from centre)
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Vegkop Monument and Museum
Historical place
👍👍 Well,one of the best looked after monuments and museum in South Africa, and we have been to many.....amazing history and well preserved historical items on display backed up with a very informal owner that has a wealth of knowledge and information about our history in South Africa.Just outside Heilb...
4.50 (87 reviews) (~153.42 km from centre)
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Windybrow (1896)
Historical landmark
👍👍 Awesome experience. Worth a visit
4.10 (117 reviews) (~9.74 km from centre)
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Johannesburg City Hall Complex (1912-14)
Historical landmark
🫤 This is one masterpiece of historic architecture right is the CBD, directly opposite the Beyers Naude Square and a stone throw away from the famous Ghandi Square
3.80 (182 reviews) (~11.18 km from centre)
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Van Wouw House Museum
Historical place
👍👍 Art at its best
4.40 (38 reviews) (~41.33 km from centre)
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The Pines (1906)
Historical landmark
👍👍 The Pines was a character filled house with an interesting history, beautiful architecture and much to see. Well worth a visit, especially with a guide to explain and answer questions. The Johannesburg Heritage Society arranged tours.
4.50 (31 reviews) (~7.74 km from centre)
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Yukon
Historical landmark
👍👍 A hidden gem!
4.10 (51 reviews) (~9.37 km from centre)
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Ditsong Tswaing Crater Museum
Historical place
😠 The place is in a terrible condition, the museum is mostly broken down and not maintained. Staff are unhelpful and receptionist was walking around in her socks. I underatand the surrounding area would look bad, however, this is a precious site, and one of only a handful of meteor impact sites in t...
3.70 (130 reviews) (~76.75 km from centre)
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Boekenhoutfontein
Museum
👍 A lovely agricultural environment...
3.60 (32 reviews) (~95.44 km from centre)
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Botshabelo, Mpumalanga
Historical place
👍 It is sad to see the abandoned town, but it creates a scene for adorable photos.
3.40 (66 reviews) (~142.66 km from centre)
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