Ponte City Apartments, Johannesburg

Name: Ponte City Apartments
Address: Johannesburg, South Africa

#89 among attractions in Johannesburg

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Ponte City is a skyscraper in the Berea suburb of Johannesburg, South Africa, just next to Hillbrow. It was built in 1975 to a height of 173 m, making it the tallest residential skyscraper in Africa. The 55-storey building is cylindrical, with an open centre allowing additional light into the apartments. The centre space is known as "the core" and rises above an uneven rock floor. When built, Ponte City was seen as an extremely desirable address due to its views over all of Johannesburg and its surroundings. The neon sign on top of the building is the largest sign in the southern hemisphere and advertised for the Coca-Cola Company prior to 2000. It currently advertises the South African mobile phone company Vodacom. ()

Local name: Ponte-toringgebou Completed: 1975 (49 years ago)Architectural style: BrutalismFloors: 55Coordinates: 26°11'26"S, 28°3'26"E

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Johannesburg Inner City (Berea)Johannesburg South Africa

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Nearby attractions include: Carlton Centre, Constitution Hill, Ellis Park Stadium, Pullinger Kop.

1.3 miSW
Towering building with observation deck
Carlton Centre, Johannesburg
33 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...
0.9 miW
Forts and castles, Historical place
Constitution Hill, Johannesburg
24 min walk • Constitution Hill, situated in the heart of Johannesburg, South Africa, is a prominent historical site that bears the weight of South Africa's tumultuous past while also symbolizing its commitment to a democratic future.
0.5 miSE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Ellis Park Stadium, Johannesburg
14 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...
~1440 ftW
Museum, History museum
Pullinger Kop, Johannesburg
7 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.
0.8 miSW
Museum, Art gallery, Art museum
Johannesburg Art Gallery, Johannesburg
20 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...
1.1 miW
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.
1.3 miSW
Nature, Cliff, Natural attraction
Witwatersrand, Johannesburg
33 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.
1 miSW
Coworking space, Tower
Marble Towers, Johannesburg
25 min walk • The Marble Towers is a skyscraper in the Central Business District of Johannesburg, South Africa. It was built in 1973 and is 32 storeys tall. The building has an eight-storey parking garage attached to it. The structure is made out of a mixture of concrete and marble.
1 miSW
Church
St Mary's Cathedral, Johannesburg
26 min walk • Saint Mary's Cathedral, officially the Cathedral Church of Saint Mary the Virgin, is the cathedral of the Anglican Diocese of Johannesburg, South Africa. In late 2015 Xolani Dlwati was appointed as the current dean.
0.8 miW
Church
Church of Peace, Johannesburg
20 min walk • The Friedenskirche or Church of Peace is situated at 30, Edith Cavell Street, Johannesburg, South Africa. It was built in 1912 and houses the Evangelical Lutheran Congregation of Johannesburg which was established in 1888 as the Deutsch-Evangelische Gemeinde zu Johannesburg.
1.2 miN
Park
The Wilds, Johannesburg
31 min walk • The Wilds is an inner city park in the suburb of Houghton, in the city of Johannesburg, South Africa. The park consists of 16 hectares of indigenous vegetation on the sides of two rocky koppies or hills with views of the city of Johannesburg and its suburbs.

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Which popular attractions are close to Ponte City Apartments?

Nearby attractions include Doornfontein Synagogue, Johannesburg (7 min walk), Pullinger Kop, Johannesburg (7 min walk), Greek Orthodox Church, Johannesburg (12 min walk), Yeoville Water Tower, Johannesburg (13 min walk).

How to get to Ponte City Apartments by public transport?

The nearest stations to Ponte City Apartments:

Bus

Doornfontein Campus Bus Station • Lines: T1 (6 min walk)
Ellis Park North Bus Station • Lines: T1 (8 min walk)

Train

Doornfontein (13 min walk)
Ellis Park (15 min walk)