Turnhalle, Windhoek

Name: Turnhalle
Address: Windhoek, Namibia

#19 among attractions in Windhoek

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The Turnhalle is a building in Windhoek, the capital of Namibia. Built during the era of Imperial Germany's colonisation of South West Africa, it has been through a variety of uses, most prominently as the venue for the 1975–1977 Turnhalle Constitutional Conference, an attempt to quell armed resistance waged by the People's Liberation Army of Namibia against South African occupation. The Turnhalle housed the Tribunal court of the Southern African Development Community until disbandment in 2012. ()

Coordinates: 22°33'38"S, 17°5'8"E

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Turnhalle – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Independence Memorial Museum, Alte Feste, Parliament Gardens, Reiterdenkmal.

0.6 miS
Museum
Independence Memorial Museum, Windhoek
16 min walk • The Independence Memorial Museum is a poignant landmark nestled in the heart of Windhoek, the vibrant capital city of Namibia. This museum is dedicated to chronicling Namibia’s long struggle for independence from South African rule, which was finally achieved in 1990.
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Museum
Alte Feste, Windhoek
17 min walk • Alte Feste, an emblematic historical site nestled in the heart of Windhoek, Namibia, stands as a testament to the country's rich past. Originally constructed in 1890, this old fortress was built during the early years of German colonial rule and has since evolved into...
0.5 miS
Garden, Park
Parliament Gardens, Windhoek
12 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Windhoek, the capital city of Namibia, lies the tranquil oasis of Parliament Gardens. This serene park provides a lush, green respite from the bustling city life and is a cherished spot for both locals and tourists seeking a peaceful retreat.
0.6 miS
Monuments and statues
Reiterdenkmal, Windhoek
17 min walk • The Reiterdenkmal, also known as the Equestrian Monument, is a historical statue located in the heart of Windhoek, the capital city of Namibia. This iconic sculpture was originally erected to commemorate the German soldiers and settlers who lost their lives during the...
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Church
Reformed Church Windhoek, Windhoek
12 min walk • The Reformed Church Windhoek is an emblematic religious structure nestled in the heart of Namibia's capital, Windhoek. This historic church, a cornerstone of the city's architectural and cultural heritage, stands as a testament to the Dutch Reformed community's...
~1930 ftSW
Church, Romanesque architecture
St. Mary's Cathedral, Windhoek
10 min walk • St. Mary's Cathedral, known as St. Marien Kathedrale in German, is a Roman Catholic church in Windhoek, Namibia. It is the seat of the Archdiocese of Windhoek.
1 miSE
Forts and castles
Heinitzburg, Windhoek
27 min walk • Heinitzburg is one of the three castles in Windhoek, Namibia. It was built in 1914 by architect Wilhelm Sander. Sander originally built the castle for himself but sold it in 1916 to Hans Bogislav Graf von Schwerin, who named the castle Heynitzburg after his wife Margarete's birth name "von Heynitz".
1 miSE
Large castle built in the 1890s
Schwerinsburg, Windhoek
26 min walk • Schwerinsburg is the biggest of three castles in Windhoek, Namibia. Today it is the private residence of the Italian ambassador in Namibia.
0.5 miS
Landmark church built in the early 1900s
Christ Church, Windhoek
14 min walk • The Christ Church is a historic landmark and Lutheran church in Windhoek, Namibia, belonging to the German-speaking Evangelical Lutheran Church in Namibia. It was designed by architect Gottlieb Redecker. The church was built following the wars between the Germans and the Khoikhoi, Herero, and Owambo.
~660 ftS
Namibia's foremost collection of art
National Art Gallery of Namibia, Windhoek
4 min walk • The National Art Gallery of Namibia is a state-owned art gallery situated in Windhoek, the capital city of Namibia. It was founded in 1990. The goal of this institution is to preserve and encourage art in Namibia. It displays in a permanent exhibition of Namibian, African and European Art. Exhibitions of local artists as e.g.
1.1 miSE
Forts and castles
Sanderburg, Windhoek
29 min walk • Sanderburg is the smallest of three castles in Windhoek, Namibia. It was built between 1917 and 1919 by architect Wilhelm Sander who designed it as his own place of residence. Its architectural style combines several medieval features.

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Which popular attractions are close to Turnhalle?

Nearby attractions include National Art Gallery of Namibia, Windhoek (4 min walk), National Theatre of Namibia, Windhoek (4 min walk), Windhoek Central Business District, Windhoek (6 min walk), Windhoek Public Library, Windhoek (7 min walk).

How to get to Turnhalle by public transport?

The nearest stations to Turnhalle:

Bus

Robert Mugabe Clinic • Lines: 2 (1 min walk)
TransNamib • Lines: 1 (4 min walk)

Train

Windhoek Railway Station (8 min walk)