Anglo-Boer War Memorial, Johannesburg

Name: Anglo-Boer War Memorial
Address: Johannesburg, South Africa

#49 among attractions in Johannesburg

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The Anglo-Boer War Memorial was originally called the Rand Regiments Memorial and dedicated to the men of the Witwatersrand who joined as British soldiers in the Rand Regiments and who had lost their lives during the Second Boer War. The memorial is now next door to the South African National Museum of Military History. It was rededicated on 10 October 1999 to all people who died during the Second Boer War and renamed the Anglo-Boer War Memorial. ()

Completed: 1914 (110 years ago)Coordinates: 26°9'50"S, 28°2'28"E

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Day trips

Anglo-Boer War Memorial – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Johannesburg Zoo, Zoo Lake, South African National Museum of Military History, Killarney.

~1960 ftSW
City zoo with a white lion program
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Natural attraction, Park, Lake
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~390 ftNE
Museum, Military museum, History museum
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0.6 miSE
Park
Killarney, Johannesburg
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1.1 miSE
Park
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0.5 miS
Botanical garden, Park
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1 miS
Temple
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0.7 miE
Synagogue
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Synagogue
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1.2 miS
26°10'54"S • 28°2'37"E
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Res, Johannesburg
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Anglo-Boer War Memorial?

Nearby attractions include South African National Museum of Military History, Johannesburg (2 min walk), Johannesburg Zoo, Johannesburg (10 min walk), Beit Emanuel Progressive Synagogue, Johannesburg (11 min walk), Brenthurst Gardens, Johannesburg (14 min walk).

How to get to Anglo-Boer War Memorial by public transport?

The nearest stations to Anglo-Boer War Memorial:

Bus

5 jubilee road parktown • Lines: J1 (26 min walk)
J1-7 • Lines: J1 (28 min walk)