Fantastic Holidays in Johannesburg

Although not the most popular tourist destination in South Africa, Johannesburg's fame is continuing to grow as it opens its doors more and more frequently to international visitors hoping to learn more about the city and South Africa through exciting exploration.

Over the years, Johannesburg has realised that there is a lot to be gained from tourism and has therefore worked hard to develop many fantastic attractions that offer tourists the opportunity to explore, learn and enjoy this enigmatic city. From in-depth and fascinating museums to huge sports stadiums that are frequently packed with tourists and locals alike taking in an exciting game of football or cricket, Johannesburg has a lot to offer.

When it comes to museums, the largest of South Africa's cities has an impressive collection. The Johannesburg Art Gallery houses 14 galleries stocked with 17th century Dutch artwork, 18th and 19th century British paintings and plenty of classic and contemporary South African art that will enlighten visitors as to the artistic development of this incredible country. Similarly, the Museum Africa opens the country up to tourists and helps them to explore South Africa's past and present, discovering just what it means to be South African for many of the locals.

If you like your museums with a little more bang for your buck, a great family day out can be had at the AECI Dynamite Factory Museum. As its title suggests, the museum focuses on the history of all things explosive and, thanks to its location in the hundred-year-old residence of a mining official, their impact on the world of mining in particular.

There are plenty of other museums to take in, such as the Adler Museum of Medicine, the Apartheid Museum, the James Hall Transport Museum and the Origins Centre Museum, the latter of which displays plenty of examples of African rock art - and many more.

Of course, there's a lot more to Johannesburg than museums and sports stadiums. Simply strolling through the city centre will give you an idea of what living in this bustling metropolis is like and you can be sure that you'll be made to feel welcome in any of the bars and restaurants you visit. Enjoy chatting with the locals in comfortable settings at one of the city's myriad bars and you'll soon discover that Johannesburg is a city as friendly as it is enigmatic - and one that will enthral you from the moment you arrive on your flights to Johannesburg to the moment you leave.

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