Commissioner Street, Johannesburg

Name: Commissioner Street
Address: Johannesburg, South Africa

#104 among attractions in Johannesburg

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Commissioner Street is a major one-way street in the Central Business District of Johannesburg, South Africa. It runs from the M31 to the M1, and is indicated as the R24. The Carlton Centre, the 2nd-tallest building in Africa, is located on the street, as is the southern end of Newtown. There is little evidence of Commissioner Street's exact origin, although it is known that this street played a role in the development of Johannesburg. ()

Coordinates: 26°12'21"S, 28°2'25"E

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Johannesburg Inner City (Marshalls Town)Johannesburg South Africa

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Commissioner Street – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Carlton Centre, Market Theatre, Johannesburg Art Gallery, SAB World of Beer.

0.4 miE
Towering building with observation deck
Carlton Centre, Johannesburg
11 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...
0.6 miNW
Shopping, Theater, Market
Market Theatre, Johannesburg
15 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...
0.7 miNE
Museum, Art gallery, Art museum
Johannesburg Art Gallery, Johannesburg
19 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...
0.4 miW
Museum, Specialty museum, Beer tastings and tours
SAB World of Beer, Johannesburg
11 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.
~1190 ftNW
Mosque
Kerk Street Mosque, Johannesburg
6 min walk • The Kerk Street Mosque, also known as the Jumah Mosque, is located in Johannesburg, South Africa. The mosque, situated on stand 788, is one of the oldest mosques and places of worship in Johannesburg.
1.1 miN
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
Joburg Theatre, Johannesburg
28 min walk • Joburg Theatre Complex, previously known as the Johannesburg Civic Theatre, is a group of four theatres situated in Braamfontein, Johannesburg, South Africa.
~1080 ftE
Historic walking areas, Square
Gandhi Square, Johannesburg
6 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.
~1150 ftNE
Nature, Cliff, Natural attraction
Witwatersrand, Johannesburg
6 min walk • The Witwatersrand is a 56-kilometre-long, north-facing scarp in South Africa. It consists of a hard, erosion-resistant quartzite metamorphic rock, over which several north-flowing rivers form waterfalls, which account for the name Witwatersrand, meaning "ridge of white waters" in Afrikaans.
~1890 ftW
Memorial, Nelson Mandela
Chancellor House Building, Johannesburg
10 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.
~620 ftNW
Library
Johannesburg City Library, Johannesburg
3 min walk • The Johannesburg City Library is situated in the central business district of the City of Johannesburg. The Library is located in an Italianate building designed by John Perry which first opened in 1935.
~1020 ftE
Monuments and statues
Statue of Mahatma Gandhi, Johannesburg
5 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Commissioner Street?

Nearby attractions include Rand Club, Johannesburg (2 min walk), Johannesburg City Library, Johannesburg (3 min walk), Statue of Mahatma Gandhi, Johannesburg (5 min walk), Gandhi Square, Johannesburg (6 min walk).

How to get to Commissioner Street by public transport?

The nearest stations to Commissioner Street:

Bus

J2-2 • Lines: J2 (3 min walk)
Library Gardens • Lines: C1, T1 (3 min walk)

Train

Faraday (13 min walk)
Westgate (15 min walk)