Francis Farewell Square in Durban Central, KwaZulu Natal (original) (raw)

This historic square in the middle of Durban is the spot where the city originated as a tiny settlement of itinerant traders and hunters in the early 19th century. It is named for Francis Farewell, one of the prominent inhabitants of the time. Around the square are some interesting sights, particularly the 1910 City Hall on the south side, which is an exact replica of the City Hall of Belfast, Ireland.

On the first floor of the City Hall is the Natural Science Museum with an interesting insect section; on the first floor is the renowned Durban Art Gallery. Various musical, song and dance performances are held on the City Hall steps every Wednesday at 1pm. Alongside the City Hall is Durban's local history museum housed in the Old Court House, which was the first public building ever erected in Durban, in 1866.

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WhereFrancis Farewell Square, Durban, KwaZulu Natal, South Africa

WhenAlways open.

How muchFree

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OvernightStay nearby in Durban Central, in KwaZulu Natal

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