Johannesburg City Library, Johannesburg

Name: Johannesburg City Library
Address: Library Gardens, Market Street, Johannesburg, 2001, South Africa

#72 among attractions in Johannesburg

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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. It has over 1.5-million books and items in its collection and more than 250 000 members. ()

Established: 1935 (89 years ago)Coordinates: 26°12'17"S, 28°2'19"E

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Library Gardens, Market StreetJohannesburg Inner City (Downtown Johannesburg)Johannesburg 2001 South Africa

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Day trips

Johannesburg City Library – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Carlton Centre, Market Theatre, Fire Walker, Johannesburg Art Gallery.

0.5 miE
Towering building with observation deck
Carlton Centre, Johannesburg
14 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...
0.4 miNW
Shopping, Theater, Market
Market Theatre, Johannesburg
12 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...
~1980 ftN
Monuments and statues
Fire Walker, Johannesburg
10 min walk • In the bustling heart of Johannesburg, South Africa, an evocative piece of public art captures the spirit of the city and celebrates its people. Known as the "Fire Walker," this striking sculpture stands as a testament to the everyday heroes of Johannesburg.
0.7 miNE
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...
~1540 ftW
Museum, Specialty museum, Beer tastings and tours
SAB World of Beer, Johannesburg
8 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.
~650 ftN
Mosque
Kerk Street Mosque, Johannesburg
4 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 miN
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
Joburg Theatre, Johannesburg
27 min walk • Joburg Theatre Complex, previously known as the Johannesburg Civic Theatre, is a group of four theatres situated in Braamfontein, Johannesburg, South Africa.
~1690 ftSE
Historic walking areas, Square
Gandhi Square, Johannesburg
9 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.
~1440 ftE
Nature, Cliff, Natural attraction
Witwatersrand, Johannesburg
7 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.
~1490 ftSW
Memorial, Nelson Mandela
Chancellor House Building, Johannesburg
8 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.
~1630 ftE
Monuments and statues
Statue of Mahatma Gandhi, Johannesburg
8 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 Johannesburg City Library?

Nearby attractions include Commissioner Street, Johannesburg (3 min walk), Kerk Street Mosque, Johannesburg (4 min walk), Manners Mansions, Johannesburg (5 min walk), Rand Club, Johannesburg (5 min walk).

How to get to Johannesburg City Library by public transport?

The nearest stations to Johannesburg City Library:

Bus

J2-2 • Lines: J2 (2 min walk)
J2-9 • Lines: J2 (3 min walk)

Train

Johannesburg Park Station (14 min walk)
Westgate (14 min walk)