Union Buildings

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  • Address: Government Avenue, Pretoria, 0002, South Africa
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  • Timings: 24-hrs Details
  • Phone: +27-123005200
  • Tags: Landmark, Historical Site, Memorial, Monument, Statue, Family And Kids
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This is the seat of the South African government and the residence of the South African president. The buildings are said to epitomise democracy. The east and west wings and their domed towers represent the two languages of the country, English and Afrikaans. It has been the spot of many of South Africa’s most historic events, most notably the inauguration of President Nelson Mandela. Today, at the site where Mandela gave his inauguration speech, there is a nine-metre statue of that beloved leader.

Other attractions at the grounds include the Nelson Mandela amphitheatre, beautiful terraced gardens, the South African Police Memorial, the Delville Wood War Memorial, a statue of General Louis Botha and the South African National Film Video and Sound Archives. To make sure that the line of sight between the Union Buildings and the Voortrekker Monument, there’s a law against building beyond a certain height between them.

This residence of the South African President is one that has most keen visitors. Tickets for Union Buildings are free of cost, albeit guided tours may apply additional Union Buildings Tickets. You can avail some great Union Buildings ticket prices in our tickets section, that will save you some big bucks. Buy tickets for Union Buildings in advance to save any last-minute rush. Union Buildings tours ticket price may be subject to change.

Union Buildings Travel Tips

  • The gardens are popular among picnickers.
  • The buildings are not open to the public.

Entrance Ticket Details For Union Buildings

  • The entry is free of cost.

How to Reach Union Buildings

  • Bus Stop: Soutpansberg Rd
  • Belvedere St

  • La Pentola
  • Magnolia

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  • Union Buildings Address: Government Avenue, Pretoria, 0002, South Africa
  • Union Buildings Contact Number: +27-123005200
  • Union Buildings Timing: 24-hrs
  • Best time to visit Union Buildings(preferred time): 09:00 am - 05:00 pm
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  • 77.93% of people who visit Pretoria include Union Buildings in their plan

  • 66.42% of people start their Union Buildings visit around 3 PM - 4 PM

  • People usually take around 30 Minutes to see Union Buildings

Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday

95% of people prefer to travel by car while visiting Union Buildings

People normally club together Melrose House and Struben Dam Bird Sanctuary while planning their visit to Union Buildings.

* The facts given above are based on traveler data on TripHobo and might vary from the actual figures

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