"Our visit to The Voortrekkers Monument & Pretoria." Pretoria by Waalewiener

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Voortrekkers Monument. - Pretoria
Voortrekkers Monument.
The Voortrekkers Monument & Museum

The Voortrekkers were very
important in Pretoria's history . Andries Pretorius was the victorious leader of the '' Boers '' in the war agalnst the Zulus. The founders of the South African Republic were honoured by a colossal Monument located on '' Monument Hill ''as a reminder of the courage and determination of the Voortrekkers.

THis is the Paul Kruger Monument.
Paul Kruger Monument - Pretoria

Paul Kruger Monument

This Monument honours Paul Kruger,who was the last
President who tried to prevent the
Boer Republics from being taken over by the British.The Boer war from 1899 to 1902 after that was the
end of the South Africa Republic and end of the British ruling over South Africa.

Union Buildings of the South African Goverment.
Union Government Building. - Pretoria

Union Government Building.

This Union building according to the south Africans are the most beautiful Goverment buildings in the world.The Union building has a half round shape
The two wings at the sides represent the Boerish and the English part of the population.

Pros and Cons
  • Pros:A very historic City with great Monuments and buildings.
  • Cons:none
  • In a nutshell:A fantastic place to visit
  • Last visit to Pretoria: Oct 1994
  • Intro Updated Jan 13, 2003
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Voortrekkers Monument - Pretoria The Voortrekkers Monument in Pretoria... Things to Do (8)

This is a must see activity for families , a very big building outside of Pretoria the Capital of South Africa.For the... more travel advice

Voortrekkers Cenotaph - Pretoria The inside Shrine that Honours the... Things to Do (8)

The Voortrekkers building is constructed in a way that on the day of December 16 the rays of the sunlight will shine... more travel advice

Circling the Wagons - Pretoria The best defence is by circling the... Things to Do (8)

A large circular wall was built showing Voortrekker wagons in a defensive position which meant Circling of the... more travel advice

Paul Kruger Monument - Pretoria The Paul Kruger Monument in Pretoria. Things to Do (8)

A very beautiful Monument was erected to honour the last President of the Boer Republic. Paul Kruger more travel advice

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    hunterV's Profile Photo
    Aug 12, 2010 at 10:37 PM

    Thanks for your interesting story, Hansi! I am now trying to find out more about the Boer war ...

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    JLBG's Profile Photo
    Oct 17, 2007 at 8:19 AM

    Interesting page on that historical town! I have learned a lot in your page, thanks!

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    Stephen-KarenConn's Profile Photo
    Jul 16, 2006 at 12:47 PM

    I learned a lot from this page. We sang about "Marching to Pretoria" when I was a kid, but I never knew what it meant.

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    jo104's Profile Photo
    Mar 6, 2006 at 2:03 AM

    I've only driven thru Pretoria & suprised at how pretty it was, Jacaranda's in full bloom. I wonder how many of these monumnets to the old regime are still present in Pretoria as the present govt changed a fair few things but you can't change history

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    Jasen71's Profile Photo
    Feb 23, 2006 at 6:56 PM

    Another Great Page! I just got back from Prague, and nice hair! Regards Jasen

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    Acirfa's Profile Photo
    Jan 31, 2006 at 11:07 AM

    OH your pages have taken me back to my childhood visits to these places, wonderful. I love your SA pages.

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    matcrazy1's Profile Photo
    Dec 14, 2005 at 6:14 PM

    Indeed, that Paul Kruger Monument looks great. Interesting historical places and info.

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    acemj's Profile Photo
    Aug 28, 2005 at 8:15 AM

    Looks like a place that honors its past. Great pics.

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    olja1234's Profile Photo
    Jun 4, 2005 at 4:02 AM

    Nice presentation of Pretoria and its impressive monuments. Greets.

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    kenHuocj's Profile Photo
    Apr 18, 2005 at 9:21 AM

    me old City - now part of TSHWANE City Metro , Pretoria is the City Centre ;-)))

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