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Riviera, Pretoria
The conveniently situated suburb of Riviera lies virtually behind the famous Union Buildings, to the north of Pretoria.
The broad jacaranda-lined streets in Riviera and comfortable homes with their manicured gardens are little different from other suburbs in the city, but you�re centrally placed and getting around is easy, particularly as you�re only 10 minutes from the centre of the city. The beautiful and familiar Union Buildings, designed by Herbert Baker, lie at the crest of a hill, their sprawling gardens spread below - a fitting descent from the seat of parliament into the city. The buildings themselves are some of the world�s most striking examples of sandstone architecture built in the English monumental style and are 285 metres in length.
The statue of Nelson Mandela, which now stands in Nelson Mandela Square in Sandton, was originally intended to stand on the spot where Nelson Mandela gave his inaugural address to the nation. And the gardens invite a stroll, their terraces planted exclusively with indigenous plants; and there is a 9000 seat amphitheatre.
Just to the west of the Union Buildings and Riviera, the National Zoological Gardens, now a research facility, is definitely worth a visit. It is regarded as one of the leading zoos of the world, and the 80 hectares is the largest zoo in the country. It includes an aquarium and a reptile park as well as the third largest collection of exotic trees.
In the vicinity
Hotels & other accommodation options
Bed & Breakfast
Dee's BnB
Dee's BnB is a lovely 1902 Victorian house offering accommodation in a quiet street in Riviera in the charming city of Pretoria. The B&B has fou...
Guest House / Self Catering
Oppi Hoek Guesthouse
Offering domestic, business and international travelers affordable accommodation, close to the Union Buildings, National Zoological Gardens, Chur...
Bed & Breakfast / Self Catering
Amper Bo Guest House
At "Amper Bo" you will experience warm and friendly service at very reasonable rates. This upmarket Pretoria accommodation consisting of well equ...
Bed & Breakfast / Self Catering
Greenodd Guesthouse
Greenodd Guest House offers affordable accommodation in three elegant, spacious guest rooms, all with en-suite bathrooms and satellite TV. Situat...
Things to do in the area
Caf�s & Eateries
La Pentola
La Pentola effectively fuses traditional Mediterranean flavours with specific French and Italian influences for tasty, interesting dishes. Only t...
Family Entertainment
Market On Main
Market on Main Johannesburg saw such resounding success in the City of Gold (Gauteng) that the city of Pretoria has followed suit and was proud t...
Noteworthy attractions
Golf Courses
Irene Country Club
The Irene Golf Club has one of the most attractive golf courses imaginable, next to Van der Byl Farm in the small, leafy village of Irene. Irene ...
Golf Courses
Waterkloof Golf Club
Waterkloof Golf Club is also the home of South African cricketing icon, AB De Villiers. Waterkloof is situated on the undulating slopes of Pretor...
Golf Courses
Pretoria Country Club
Founded in 1910, the Pretoria Country Club nestles in the scenic beauty of Waterkloof, one of the city�s most prestigious suburbs. Over the years...
Golf Courses
Pretoria Golf Club
Pretoria Golf Club, or Pretoria West as it is popularly known, is steeped in history. It was established in 1894, which makes it the oldest club ...
Golf Courses
Silver Lakes Golf Course
Silver Lakes Country Club is part of an upmarket residential estate which is situated in genuine Bushveld country, 20 kilometres to the east of P...
Golf Courses
Wingate Park Country Club
Lush and luxuriant in the wet summer months and well groomed throughout the year, the championship Wingate Park course has been rated among the t...
Golf Courses
Woodhill Golf Course
Woodhill Country Club and residential estate is situated in the eastern suburbs of Pretoria and the layout consists of two very different halves ...
Nature Reserves
Wonderboom Nature Reserve
Named after the wild fig (Ficus salicifolia) Wonderboom, for which the reserve is famous, and which grows at the foot of the northern slopes of t...
Landmarks
Pretoria Tours
Pretoria also serves as one of the country�s three capital cities, officially the executive or administrative capital. With plenty to see and do ...
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