Johannesburg Trades Hall, Johannesburg

Name: Johannesburg Trades Hall
Address: Johannesburg, South Africa

#167 among attractions in Johannesburg

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The Trades Hall is one of the oldest Edwardian buildings in the city of Johannesburg. Beyond its architectural importance, the building has historical significance as the previous headquarters of the Trade Unions. It is associated with many historical events such as the 1922 Rand Revolt. In 1986 it was listed as one of Johannesburg's 100 most important heritage buildings. ()

Completed: 1914 (111 years ago)Floors: 4Coordinates: 26°12'15"S, 28°2'32"E

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Johannesburg Inner City (Downtown Johannesburg)Johannesburg South Africa

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Johannesburg Trades Hall – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Carlton Centre, Ellis Park Stadium, Market Theatre, Fire Walker.

~1780 ftSE
Towering building with observation deck
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Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
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0.6 miW
Shopping, Theater, Market
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0.4 miNW
Monuments and statues
Fire Walker, Johannesburg
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0.6 miNE
Museum, Art gallery, Art museum
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0.5 miW
Museum, Specialty museum, Beer tastings and tours
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~1440 ftW
Mosque
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1 miN
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
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~940 ftSE
Historic walking areas, Square
Gandhi Square, Johannesburg
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~320 ftNE
Nature, Cliff, Natural attraction
Witwatersrand, Johannesburg
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~1960 ftNE
Coworking space, Tower
Marble Towers, Johannesburg
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Which popular attractions are close to Johannesburg Trades Hall?

Nearby attractions include Witwatersrand, Johannesburg (2 min walk), Rand Club, Johannesburg (4 min walk), Commissioner Street, Johannesburg (5 min walk), Statue of Mahatma Gandhi, Johannesburg (5 min walk).

How to get to Johannesburg Trades Hall by public transport?

The nearest stations to Johannesburg Trades Hall:

Bus

Library Gardens Bus Station • Lines: T1, T2, T3 (3 min walk)
Library Gardens • Lines: C1, T1 (3 min walk)

Train

Johannesburg Park Station (12 min walk)
Faraday (14 min walk)