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Donkin Reserve - Pyramid and Lighthouse
Location : Eastern Cape > Gqeberha > Central
The Donkin Reserve is one of Gqeberha’s (formerly Port Elizabeth’s) most iconic and historically significant landmarks, offering breathtaking views of the city, the harbour, and Algoa Bay. Situated on a small hill overlooking the city centre, the reserve forms part of Route 67, a celebrated...
Anglo-Boer War Memorial
Location : Eastern Cape > Kariega > Kariega
Located in front of the Town Hall in Uitenhage, the memorial was unveiled in 1904. The names of Uitenhage citizens who died in the Anglo-Boer War are inscribed hereon. The features of the life-size soldier were reportedly copied from that of an actual soldier in King William’s Town.
Serpent Players Garden
Location : Eastern Cape > Gqeberha > Central
Nestled on Bird Street, the Serpent Players Garden now commemorates the birthplace of a groundbreaking theatrical troupe—the Serpent Players—who began their journey in the abandoned snake pit of the old Port Elizabeth Museum.
Holy Trinity Anglican Church
Location : Eastern Cape > Gqeberha > Central
Holy Trinity Anglican Church stands in Havelock Street. In 1854 dissident members left St Mary’s congregation to form their own church. The first minister, the Rev. W A Robinson, arrive in 1857 and the present church was built in 1866, the tower being added in 1872. The erven on which the...
Port Elizabeth Main Library
Location : Eastern Cape > Gqeberha > Central
The splendid old Port Elizabeth Main Library is situated in the North-Western corner of Market Square. The first building on the site was constructed in 1835 and was initially used as a courthouse from 1854.
The present library building was officially opened in 1902. The building is...
Pearson Conservatory
Location : Eastern Cape > Gqeberha > Central
1882 Victorian Pearson Conservatory was built for the cultivation of exotic plants, water lilies and beautiful orchids. Named after Mr Henry Pearson, Mayor of P.E. on sixteen occasions, member of the Legislative Assembly, Treasurer-General of the Cape 1880-81 and Colonial Secretary in 1889. It...
Vuyisile Mini Square (Market Square)
Location : Eastern Cape > Gqeberha > Central
Vuyisile Mini Square (Market Square), situated in the heart of the Gqeberha's town centre, stands as a historical icon revealing the rich heritage of this coastal town. It houses the colonial-style City Hall, dating back to the mid-1800s, with a clock tower added in 1883. Recognized as a...
Prince Alfred's Guard Museum
Location : Eastern Cape > Gqeberha > Central
The Prince Alfred's Guard Museum grew out of a fusion of a military museum formerly housed in the Donkin Reserve complex and the regimental museum of the Prince Alfred’s Guard Regiment.
Little Theatre
Location : Eastern Cape > Gqeberha > Central
The Little Theatre, located on the corner of Castle Hill and Belmont Terrace, Central, was built in the 1850's and originally named the "Athenaeum". It was initially founded to promote cultural activities and, after various other uses, has again become a centre for cultural as well as social...
Campanile Memorial
Location : Eastern Cape > Gqeberha > Central
The Campanile was erected to commemorate the landing of the 1820 Settlers and is situated at the entrance to the railway station and docks in Strand Street, the spot where it is said the settlers landed in Port Elizabeth. The architects were Jones & McWilliams with construction starting in 1920...
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