Cyrildene, Johannesburg

Name: Cyrildene
Address: Johannesburg, South Africa

#178 among attractions in Johannesburg

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Cyrildene is a suburb of Johannesburg, South Africa, predominantly home to Chinese people. The area is found east of the Johannesburg CBD and is surrounded by the suburbs of Linksfield, Observatory and Bruma. It is noted for a new Chinatown that exists on Derrick Avenue. This new Chinatown is now considered as the main Chinatown in Johannesburg, replacing the declining Chinatown on Commissioner Street in the inner-city of Johannesburg. It is located in Region F of the City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality. ()

Established: 1938 (86 years ago)Coordinates: 26°10'23"S, 28°6'4"E

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Johannesburg Inner City (Cyrildene)Johannesburg South Africa

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

1.4 miN
Golf
Royal Johannesburg & Kensington Golf Club, Johannesburg
37 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...
3 miSW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Ellis Park Stadium, Johannesburg
77 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...
2.6 miE
Golf
Glendower Golf Club, Johannesburg
68 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 miSE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Eastgate Shopping Centre, Johannesburg
28 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.
3.7 miSW
Museum, Art gallery, Art museum
Johannesburg Art Gallery, Johannesburg
96 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...
2.2 miE
Area
Bedfordview, Johannesburg
57 min walk • Bedfordview is an affluent suburb in western Ekurhuleni, sharing an administrative boundary with the City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality, Gauteng, South Africa.
2.9 miW
Park
The Wilds, Johannesburg
74 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.
2.1 miW
Golf
Houghton Golf Club, Johannesburg
54 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.
2.2 miNW
Museum
Satyagraha House, Johannesburg
56 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 miSW
Synagogue
Doornfontein Synagogue, Johannesburg
78 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 miSW
Landmark cylindrical skyscraper
Ponte City Apartments, Johannesburg
76 min walk • 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.

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BRT Bus Station (37 min walk)