Church Square, Pretoria
Kerkplein
Pretoria's historic heart. The square is lined with the old parliament building and the Palace of Justice, and a bronze statue of Paul Kruger stands at its center.
Kerkplein was the center of Pretoria when the city was founded, and the square is surrounded by historic buildings from the 19th and early 20th centuries. These include the old Parliament building of the South African Republic, the Palace of Justice (where the Rivonia Trial was held), and the old South African Reserve Bank building. A bronze statue of Paul Kruger, president of the Transvaal, stands at the center of the square. The Kruger House Museum and the National Museum of Natural History are within walking distance. Entry is free. The square is relatively safe for sightseeing during the day, but keep an eye on your belongings.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Ditsong National Museum of Natural History
- Kruger House Museum
- National Zoological Garden (Pretoria Zoo)
- Melrose House
- Freedom Park
- Union Buildings
- Pretoria Art Museum
- Voortrekker Monument