Towerby, Johannesburg

#199 among attractions in Johannesburg

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Towerby is a suburb of Johannesburg, South Africa. This small suburb is tucked between Forest Hill and Rosettenville. It is located in Region F of the City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality. ()

Established: 1953 (72 years ago)Coordinates: 26°15'21"S, 28°2'46"E

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

Nearby attractions include: Gold Reef City, Carlton Centre, Apartheid Museum, Market Theatre.

2.6 miNW
Amusement park, Casino, Theme park
Gold Reef City, Johannesburg
66 min walk • Gold Reef City, located in the vibrant heart of Johannesburg, South Africa, is an amusement park that combines the thrill of roller coasters with a unique glimpse into the region's rich mining history. Built on an old gold mine that closed in 1971, the park is themed...
3.4 miN
Towering building with observation deck
Carlton Centre, Johannesburg
87 min walk • Rising above the bustling cityscape of Johannesburg, the Carlton Centre stands as a towering beacon of commerce and entertainment in the heart of one of South Africa's most vibrant cities. This shopping centre, known affectionately as the 'Top of Africa', is not just a...
2.6 miNW
Solemn concrete apartheid exhibit space
Apartheid Museum, Johannesburg
68 min walk • The Apartheid Museum, located in Johannesburg, South Africa, stands as a powerful testament to a period of profound racial segregation that shaped the history of the nation. Opened in 2001, the museum offers an immersive journey through the era of apartheid, providing...
3.8 miN
Shopping, Theater, Market
Market Theatre, Johannesburg
98 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Johannesburg, the Market Theatre stands as a beacon of cultural significance and a testament to South African history. Established in 1976, this theatre has become synonymous with thought-provoking drama and artistic expression in a country once...
4.1 miN
Museum, Art gallery, Art museum
Johannesburg Art Gallery, Johannesburg
104 min walk • The Johannesburg Art Gallery, nestled in the bustling heart of Johannesburg, South Africa, stands as a beacon of cultural heritage and artistic expression. This premier art museum, often referred to as JAG, houses an impressive collection that spans seven centuries...
3.6 miN
Museum, Specialty museum, Beer tastings and tours
SAB World of Beer, Johannesburg
93 min walk • SAB World of Beer was a museum of beer, and conference venue operated by South African Breweries; it was located in Newtown, Johannesburg, South Africa. The museum hosted nearly 50,000 visitors a year, before closing in September 2019.
3.4 miN
Historic walking areas, Square
Gandhi Square, Johannesburg
87 min walk • Gandhi Square is a plaza located in the Central Business District of Johannesburg, South Africa. It is named after the political activist and pacifist, Mahatma Gandhi.
1.6 miN
Museum, Specialty museum
James Hall Transport Museum, Johannesburg
40 min walk • James Hall Transport Museum is located in Johannesburg South Africa. It is the largest transport museum in Africa. It is a museum that aims to preserve and promote the history of over 400 years of transport in South Africa in particular and Africa in general. It was established in 1964 by Jimmie Hall.
3.5 miN
Memorial, Nelson Mandela
Chancellor House Building, Johannesburg
89 min walk • Chancellor House is a building situated at 25 Fox Street, Ferreirasdorp, Johannesburg, that once housed the law firm of Nelson Mandela and Oliver Tambo. It is a national heritage site.
3.2 miW
Mosque
Ridgeway, Johannesburg
82 min walk • Ridgeway is a suburb of Johannesburg, South Africa. It is located in Region F of the City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality.
3.4 miN
Monuments and statues
Statue of Mahatma Gandhi, Johannesburg
87 min walk • M. K. Gandhi is a bronze statue of Mahatma Gandhi in Gandhi Square, Johannesburg, which depicts the Indian independence campaigner and nonviolent pacifist as a young man.