Voortrekker Monument 299 Steps - Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa
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The huge granite Voortrekker Monument is built on a hill and can be seen from all sides of Pretoria. It is a memorial to the northward migration of Voortrekkers from the Cape Colony into the interior of modern South Africa between 1835 and 1854.
Waymark Code: WM17CT8
Location: Gauteng, South Africa
Date Posted: 01/27/2023
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The Voortrekker monument is a well thought out work of art with a lot of symbolism. No image is made for aesthetic value only; everything means something. The architect was Gerard Moerdijk, and it was his ideal to design a monument that should be "a memorial for a thousand years and more."
The monument offers the opportunity to learn about the history of the Afrikaners, from the Great Trek to the Anglo-Boer War and more. The monument tells a story of heroism, perseverance and a vision for the future. The two main points of interest inside the building are the Historical Frieze and the Cenotaph.
Besides history, the Voortrekker monument is also a place to relax. It is the perfect place to picnic, walk and participate in adventure activities. If climbing the 299 granite steps from the carpark to the top of this historic monument is not enough exercise for you than why not go walking on one of the many trails in the surrounding nature reserve.
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