Vilakazi Street
Currently Open- Address: Vilakazi Street, Soweto, Johannesburg, South Africa Map
- Timings: 24-hrs Details
- Time Required: 00:45 Mins
- Tags: Walking Area, Leisure, Family And Kids, Streets
Visit the world famous street which used to be the only street to have the residents of two Nobel Prize winners – His Excellence Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela and Desmond Tutu. It is also the spot where Hector Pieterson was shot dead that lead to the riot on 16th June, 1976. Walk down the street and at the corner you will come across the famous Mandela Family Museum. Though this street is so famous in the world of history, its neighbor still lives a very simple life. Perhaps what makes this place so special is its simple lifestyle and surroundings.
The other highlight of the street is the artwork that is located at the intersection of the road. The artwork includes eight huge grey hands spell ‘Vilakazi’ in sign language.
Entrance Ticket Details For Vilakazi Street
- Entry is free.
Vilakazi Street Hours
- You can visit the place any time of the day.
How to Reach Vilakazi Street
- On Foot from Dube Bus stop.
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- Vilakazi Street Address: Vilakazi Street, Soweto, Johannesburg, South Africa
- Vilakazi Street Timing: 24-hrs
- Best time to visit Vilakazi Street(preferred time): 12:00 pm - 06:00 pm
- Time required to visit Vilakazi Street: 00:45 Mins
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9.5/10
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95% of people who visit Soweto include Vilakazi Street in their plan
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1830 Times
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2 PM - 3 PM
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37.31% of people start their Vilakazi Street visit around 2 PM - 3 PM
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30 Minutes
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People usually take around 30 Minutes to see Vilakazi Street
52.6% of people prefer to travel by car while visiting Vilakazi Street
People normally club together Nelson Mandela National Museum and Hector Pieterson Memorial And Museum while planning their visit to Vilakazi Street.
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