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Donkin Reserve, Pyramid and Lighthouse
Location : Eastern Cape > Gqeberha > Central
Donkin Reserve, located off Belmont Terrace, Central, and overlooking the city, was proclaimed an open space in perpetuity by Sir Rufane Donkin.
Langa Memorial
Location : Eastern Cape > Kariega > Uitenhage
Uitenhage holds a special place in the history of resistance to apartheid, as it was here that 20 people were shot dead by police on 21 March 1985, the 25th anniversary of the Sharpeville massacre of 1960. The 1985 shooting took place just outside Langa township, and became known as the Lange...
Grey Institute Building
Location : Eastern Cape > Gqeberha > Central
During the 1850’s a revival of higher learning filtered through the Cape Colony. Sir George Grey played a prominent role in the movement, during which properties were set aside for schools. A large grant was made Inc the establishment of a school in Port Elizabeth. Most of the land granted was...
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...
Queen Victoria Statue
Location : Eastern Cape > Gqeberha > Central
The Queen Victoria Statue in Port Elizabeth, can be found immediately in front of the Port Elizabeth Main Library.
Donkin Heritage Trail
Location : Eastern Cape > Gqeberha > Central
The Donkin Heritage Trail links 51 places of historical interest in the old Hill area of central Port Elizabeth.
Despatch Museum
Location : Eastern Cape > Despatch > Despatch
As part of a long-term vision, an initiative of the "Friends of Despatch" finally brought about the recently-opened Despatch Museum. The interior boasts a mini model of the Stegosaurus, which was discovered in Despatch in 1903. (The original dinosaur is currently on display at Bayworld).
St Peters Anglican Church Ruins - South End
Location : Eastern Cape > Gqeberha > South End
St. Peter's Anglican Church Precinct in South End, Port Elizabeth, offers visitors a captivating journey through time and heritage. The site, with its partially restored historic church ruins, presents a poignant narrative of resilience against apartheid-era challenges and cultural dispersion....
Emlotheni Memorial Park
Location : Eastern Cape > Gqeberha > Ibhayi
Located in , New Brighton, Emlotheni Memorial Park was dedicated to the memory of six anti-apartheid activists. Including trade unionist Vuyisile Mini, these were the first men to be executed for an act of defiance against the apartheid forces in 1964. The site on which the memorial rests has...
Drostdy Museum
Location : Eastern Cape > Kariega > Kariega
The Drostdy was erected during General Jacob Glen Cuyler’s tenure of office as Landdrost of Uitenhage in 1809 and follows the historical development of Uitenhage and surrounding districts. It houses exhibitions on toys, porcelain, clothing and an archive library.
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