Kensington, Johannesburg

Name: Kensington
Address: Johannesburg, South Africa

#129 among attractions in Johannesburg

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Kensington is a hilly suburb of Johannesburg, South Africa. It was established in 1897 by Max Langermann. It is located in Region F of the City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality and is bounded to the west by the suburb of Troyeville, to the east by Bedfordview and the north by Bruma and Cyrildene. ()

Local name: Kensington, JohannesburgEstablished: 1897 (128 years ago)Coordinates: 26°11'36"S, 28°6'22"E

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Nearby attractions include: Royal Johannesburg & Kensington Golf Club, Ellis Park Stadium, Glendower Golf Club, Eastgate Shopping Centre.

2.8 miN
Golf
Royal Johannesburg & Kensington Golf Club, Johannesburg
72 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Johannesburg, South Africa, the Royal Johannesburg & Kensington Golf Club stands as a premier destination for golf enthusiasts. Established in 1890, this illustrious club boasts a rich history and tradition, seamlessly blending the elegance of...
2.8 miW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Ellis Park Stadium, Johannesburg
72 min walk • Ellis Park Stadium, an iconic sports venue nestled in the heart of Johannesburg, South Africa, stands as a testament to the nation's deep passion for sports, particularly rugby. This venerable stadium, with a seating capacity of approximately 62,000, has been a focal...
3.2 miNE
Golf
Glendower Golf Club, Johannesburg
81 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Johannesburg, South Africa, the Glendower Golf Club stands as a prestigious emblem of the city's sporting landscape. Established in 1935 and having undergone several refinements since, this par-72 golf course is a blend of historical charm...
1.1 miNE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Eastgate Shopping Centre, Johannesburg
29 min walk • Nestled in the bustling city of Johannesburg, South Africa, the Eastgate Shopping Centre stands as a premier retail destination, offering an unparalleled shopping experience to both local residents and international visitors.
3.3 miW
Museum, History museum
Pullinger Kop, Johannesburg
85 min walk • Pullinger Kop, a hidden gem nestled in the heart of Johannesburg, South Africa, is a site rich in history and natural beauty. This distinctive rocky outcrop stands as a sentinel over the city's northern suburbs, offering a unique vista of the urban landscape below.
2.1 miNE
Area
Bedfordview, Johannesburg
54 min walk • Bedfordview is an affluent suburb in western Ekurhuleni, sharing an administrative boundary with the City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality, Gauteng, South Africa.
3.1 miNW
Golf
Houghton Golf Club, Johannesburg
79 min walk • Houghton Heights is an apartment located in the Houghton estates of Northern Johannesburg. It was designed by John Shaw in 1938. Houghton Heights is one of a number of imposing art deco buildings to have been built on the Orange Grove escarpment. Its design uses alternating red and orange bricks with richly decorated marbles.
3.4 miNW
Museum
Satyagraha House, Johannesburg
88 min walk • Satyagraha House, commonly known as Gandhi House, is a museum and guest house located in Johannesburg. The house belonged to Mahatma Gandhi: he lived and worked there between 1908 and 1909. It is registered as part of Johannesburg's historical heritage. Satyagraha means insistence on truth.
3 miW
Synagogue
Doornfontein Synagogue, Johannesburg
76 min walk • The Doornfontein Synagogue or Lions Synagogue is the oldest synagogue still in use in Johannesburg, South Africa. The synagogue is located at 120 Siemert Road, New Doornfontein, two blocks from Ellis Park Stadium.
3.4 miW
Church
Greek Orthodox Church, Johannesburg
87 min walk • The Greek Orthodox church in Joubert Park, Johannesburg, is a historical Greek Orthodox Church designed by architect Hermann Kallenbach, and built in 1912. The building is also known as the Cathedral of Saints Constantine and Helen. It is a SAHRA protected site.
3.5 miE
Church
St Boniface Church, Johannesburg
89 min walk • St Boniface Church is the mother church of the Anglican parish of Germiston, Gauteng which also includes the chapelries of St Mary and St John in Lambton, and St Mark in Rosedeep. The parish is part of the Diocese of the Highveld, which is in turn part of the Anglican Church of Southern Africa.