Standard Bank Centre, Johannesburg

Name: Standard Bank Centre
Address: Johannesburg, South Africa

#105 among attractions in Johannesburg

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The Standard Bank Centre is a skyscraper in Johannesburg, South Africa. It is located at the corner of 5 Simmonds Street and 78 Fox Street in the Central Business District of the city. Construction of the building started in 1966 and was completed in 1968. It is 139 m tall. It was also home to Standard Bank, until the company moved to other site in 1990. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 26°12'24"S, 28°2'22"E

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Johannesburg Inner City (Marshalls Town)Johannesburg South Africa

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Standard Bank Centre – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Carlton Centre, Market Theatre, Johannesburg Art Gallery, SAB World of Beer.

0.5 miE
Towering building with observation deck
Carlton Centre, Johannesburg
13 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...
0.5 miNW
Shopping, Theater, Market
Market Theatre, Johannesburg
14 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...
0.8 miNE
Museum, Art gallery, Art museum
Johannesburg Art Gallery, Johannesburg
21 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...
~1950 ftNW
Museum, Specialty museum, Beer tastings and tours
SAB World of Beer, Johannesburg
10 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.
~1350 ftN
Mosque
Kerk Street Mosque, Johannesburg
7 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.
1.1 miN
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
Joburg Theatre, Johannesburg
30 min walk • Joburg Theatre Complex, previously known as the Johannesburg Civic Theatre, is a group of four theatres situated in Braamfontein, Johannesburg, South Africa.
~1280 ftE
Historic walking areas, Square
Gandhi Square, Johannesburg
7 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.
~1560 ftNE
Nature, Cliff, Natural attraction
Witwatersrand, Johannesburg
8 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.
~1600 ftW
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.
~700 ftN
Library
Johannesburg City Library, Johannesburg
4 min walk • 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.
~1250 ftE
Monuments and statues
Statue of Mahatma Gandhi, Johannesburg
7 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 Standard Bank Centre?

Nearby attractions include Commissioner Street, Johannesburg (3 min walk), Rand Club, Johannesburg (4 min walk), Johannesburg City Library, Johannesburg (4 min walk), Statue of Mahatma Gandhi, Johannesburg (7 min walk).

How to get to Standard Bank Centre by public transport?

The nearest stations to Standard Bank Centre:

Bus

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

Train

Westgate (13 min walk)
Faraday (13 min walk)