Union Observatory, Johannesburg

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Union Observatory also known as Johannesburg Observatory is a defunct astronomical observatory in Johannesburg, South Africa that was operated between 1903 and 1971. It is located on Observatory Ridge, the city's highest point at 1,808 metres altitude in the suburb Observatory. ()

Alternative names: Established: 1903 (121 years ago)Coordinates: 26°11'3"S, 28°4'27"E

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Union Observatory – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Ellis Park Stadium, The Wilds, Doornfontein Synagogue, Ponte City Apartments.

1.2 miSW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Ellis Park Stadium, Johannesburg
32 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...
1.4 miNW
Park
The Wilds, Johannesburg
37 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.
1.2 miSW
Synagogue
Doornfontein Synagogue, Johannesburg
31 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.
1.1 miSW
Landmark cylindrical skyscraper
Ponte City Apartments, Johannesburg
30 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.
0.7 miW
Tower
Yeoville Water Tower, Johannesburg
18 min walk • The Yeoville Water Tower is located in Harley and Percy Streets, Yeoville, near the fountain of Doornfontein; it was built in 1914 by the Sivewright's Johannesburg Waterworks, Estate and Exploration company. It was constructed with a reservoir to supply piped water to Johannesburg.
1 miSW
Sport venue, Sport
Ellis Park Arena, Johannesburg
26 min walk • The Ellis Park Arena is an indoor sporting arena located in Johannesburg, South Africa. The capacity of the arena is 5,000 people. A large number of sports events and concerts have occurred in this arena.
1 miSW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Johannesburg Stadium, Johannesburg
26 min walk • Johannesburg Stadium is a stadium, in the Doornfontein suburb of Johannesburg, Gauteng Province, South Africa. The stadium has a sweeping roof and can accommodate 37,500 people.
0.7 miNE
Neighbourhood
Observatory, Johannesburg
19 min walk • Observatory is a Suburb in Johannesburg's east and is located in Region E of the City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality; it borders the suburbs of Houghton Estate, Cyrildene, Linksfield, Bellevue, Bellevue East and Dewetshof.