Right in the center of the town of Bloemfortein, a hill called Naval Hill rises curiously, hosting the Franklin Nature Reserve, crossed by walking trails along which you can observe antelopes and zebras. At the top, there is the Lamont-Hussey Observatory, transformed into a theater and cultural center.
1 Bloemfontein: the parks
In Bloemfontein, there are many parks, starting with Hamilton Park, which extends right at the foot of the hill and overlooks Union Street, one of the main streets. Here, it is worth visiting the magnificent orchid greenhouse, with over three thousand specimens.
In the very central and fragrant King’s Park, roses reign supreme, with over four thousand plants, which create the famous Rose Garden. Near the pond, there is also the Waterfront, a complex with restaurants, cinemas, and entertainment venues, which livens up the city center. Completing the list of parks is finally the Botanical Garden, covering 45 hectares, with an incredible variety of plants and shrubs, making it one of the most beautiful in South Africa.
2 President Brand Street
The monumental area mostly extends along President Brand Street, with the Town Hall, the Supreme Court of Appeal, the old Presidential Palace, the National Museum of Afrikaans Literature, the Fourth Raadsaal, the fourth Council chamber.
