{"id":7264,"date":"2018-07-23T13:47:36","date_gmt":"2018-07-23T12:47:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.travelcenter.uk\/?p=7264"},"modified":"2019-10-18T12:04:05","modified_gmt":"2019-10-18T11:04:05","slug":"johannesburg-the-city-of-gold","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/johannesburg-the-city-of-gold\/","title":{"rendered":"Johannesburg &#8211; The City of Gold"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/destinations\/flights-to-johannesburg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-7265\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.travelcenter.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Sample-Ad-copy-8.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"191\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Sample-Ad-copy-8.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Sample-Ad-copy-8-300x30.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Sample-Ad-copy-8-768x76.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Sample-Ad-copy-8-1200x119.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Sample-Ad-copy-8-850x85.jpg 850w, https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Sample-Ad-copy-8-500x50.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #00ccff;\"><a style=\"color: #00ccff;\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Johannesburg\">Johannesburg<\/a><\/span><\/strong> <span style=\"color: #000000;\">is the largest city in South Africa. It is also the world\u2019s largest city not situated on or near water i.e. a river, a lake, or a coastline. Johannesburg is a major hub of gold and diamond trade, making it one of the wealthiest cities in the African continent. The discovery of gold in the area in the late 19th century triggered a gold rush, and the city of Johannesburg was founded and grew rapidly to what it is today. Johannesburg is a centre of culture in South Africa, and the city is home to several impressive museums and galleries which hold collections of exhibits from all over Africa and the rest of the world, showcasing South Africa\u2019s cultural heritage.<\/span><\/p>\n<h6><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Here are some of the top places to visit in Johannesburg<\/strong><\/span><\/h6>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The Apartheid Museum<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Constitution Hill<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Gold Reef City<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Soweto &amp; the Mandela Museum<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The Maboneng Precinct<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The Lindfield Victorian House Museum<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">South African National Museum of Military History<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Wits Art Museum<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Market Theatre<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Johannesburg Art Gallery<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h6><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Things to do in Johannesburg<\/strong><\/span><\/h6>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Visit The Apartheid Museum<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Take a trip to Lion Park<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Go to Nelson Mandela Square<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Visit Croc City Crocodile &amp; Reptile Park<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">See the Golden Rhinoceros of Mapungubwe<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Have a grand time at Gold Reef City<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Place your bet at Montecasino<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Spend a Day at Lesedi Cultural Village<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Dine and shop at Fresh Earth Food Store<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Go to Johannesburg Zoo<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Book cheap flights to Johannesburg by calling<\/span> <span style=\"color: #00ccff;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #00ccff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\">Travel Center UK<\/a> <\/strong><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">today! Our team of experienced travel experts is equipped to give you the best deals on cheap flights to Johannesburg. The city of Johannesburg is served by the OR Tambo International Airport and we have teamed up with world-class airlines to ensure that you travel in safety and comfort to this exciting destination in South Africa. Contact us today and ask us about <span style=\"color: #00ccff;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #00ccff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.travelcenter.uk\/destinations\/flights-to-johannesburg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">cheap flights to Johannesburg<\/a><\/strong><\/span>, and whether you are on business or on holiday to Johannesburg, we have flights that match your needs. You will also get specialised services such as finding the cheapest rates owning to price fluctuations and advice on the best time for booking.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Johannesburg is the largest city in South Africa. 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