| Bloemfontein is the sixth largest city in South Africa | | | | original civil institutions. |
| and was founded in 1846. It was originally a fort for | | | | Old Government Building... |
| the British Army Major Henry Warden and in 1910 it | | | | The Old Government Building represents a fine |
| became the Judicial Capital of South Africa. | | | | example of old Cape Dutch architecture, today it |
| The first thing you'll notice about Bloemfontein, apart | | | | houses The National Afrikaans Literary Museum and is |
| from the roses, is just how clean and tidy the city is | | | | well worth a visit. |
| - the people are friendly and very proud of their city. | | | | Bloemfontein Orchid House... |
| You will instantly be aware of the laidback and | | | | Bloemfontein Orchid House is definitely the most |
| relaxed atmosphere as you stroll around admiring the | | | | beautiful and modern nursery of its kind in the |
| beautiful tree lined streets, and visit the many city | | | | southern hemisphere. Surrounded by amazing |
| monuments and beautiful buildings. | | | | manicured gardens lush with colour, beautiful |
| Bloemfontein enjoys a mild climate, with summer | | | | orchards, glistening streams and much more, it really |
| temperatures varying between a maximum of | | | | is a tropical oasis. Enjoy amazing wooded walks and |
| 31°C and a minimum of 15°C, and winter | | | | the beautiful aroma of 'The Fragrance Garden' |
| temperatures between 17°C and 2°C. | | | | designed especially for the blind. |
| Bloemfontein really has so much to offer and you | | | | The Fountain... |
| can experience the warmth of the friendly local | | | | This is a charming fountain from which the city is |
| people and explore the many attractions and cultural | | | | named. Bloemfontein is also known as 'The Flower |
| sites. Listed is a selection of top attractions in | | | | Spring' or ''The Fountain of Flowers''. The fountain |
| Bloemfontein: | | | | now features a concrete column and today is part of |
| The Anglican Cathedral... | | | | the city's emblem. |
| Major Henry Warden, founder of Bloemfontein, laid | | | | Naval Hill... |
| the foundations of this wonderful Victorian building in | | | | Naval Hill is an extremely popular hill that provides an |
| 1850. The Anglican Cathedral is located in the east | | | | excellent observation point with splendid views of the |
| end of Saint George's Street and is well worth a visit | | | | city. Here you can also see the famous Franklin Game |
| when in Bloemfontein. | | | | Reserve which is also part of the hill. |
| City Hall... | | | | Lock Logan Waterfront... |
| This is a wonderful stately sandstone building | | | | The Lock Logan Waterfront is a modern and bustling |
| designed by Sir Gordon Leith. | | | | area of the city and offers a host of great |
| Civic Centre | | | | entertainment, fine dining at the many restaurants, |
| The Civic Centre is a modern glass building that | | | | vibrant pubs and not forgetting the excellent |
| serves as the headquarters of the city council. | | | | shopping. A visit to Lock Logan is a must to pick up |
| Constructed in 1991 it boasts several reception areas, | | | | some great gifts and souvenirs. |
| meeting rooms, three auditoriums, conference | | | | Oliewenhuis Art Gallery... |
| facilities and much more. | | | | The Oliewenhuis Art Gallery is a favourite destination |
| CR Swart Building... | | | | for all tourists and hosts the very best and most |
| Also known as the "Pride of the Free State" the CR | | | | amazing collection of historical and modern South |
| Swart Building is a wonderful high-rise building that | | | | African Art. The gallery was originally built to |
| houses the Provincial Administration, it also includes a | | | | accommodate visiting heads of states and in 1985 |
| 26th floor revolving restaurant. | | | | became an art gallery. |
| First Raadsaal... | | | | Rugby Museum... |
| This is a very modest building made of dung floors | | | | What better country to host the largest private |
| and has a thatched roof. It was built by Major Henry | | | | collection of rugby memorabilia of its kind in the |
| Warden, the founder of Bloemfontein in 1849. This | | | | world! For all sporting fanatics a visit to The Rugby |
| house once served as a church, then a conference | | | | Museum is a must where you can feast your eyes |
| chamber, a parliament house, school for the local | | | | on amazing items of time past and of the great |
| children, and at one time it housed all of the city's | | | | players of today. |