Right in the center of the town of Bloemfortein, a hill, Naval Hill, rises curiously, which hosts the Franklin Nature Reserve, crisscrossed by walking trails where antelopes and zebras can be observed. 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 stretches 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 dominate, with over four thousand plants, which give life to the famous Rose Garden. Near the pond, there is also the Waterfront, a complex with restaurants, cinemas, and entertainment venues that enlivens the city center. Completing the tour of the parks is finally the Botanical Garden, spread over 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 extends mostly along President Brand Street, with the City Hall, the Supreme Court of Appeal, the old Presidential Palace, the National Afrikaner Literature Museum, the Fourth Raadsaal, the fourth Council chamber.
