Durban Botanic Gardens are regarded by many as some of South Africa's most beautiful city park lands. In 1850, the original curator, Mr. Mark Johnson McKen, laid the groundwork for what it is today. Specialties include the Earnest Thorpe Orchid House, a Herb Garden, a Sunken Garden and the Garden for the Blind. There is an information center and a tea garden. There are live concerts held in the park regularly, throughout the year, and audiences are welcome to bring along a picnic basket. Multiple concerts take place in the hall and the event spaces in the gardens. Workshops and exhibitions are also held.
Set in fine gardens, this model, Old Fort is a reconstruction of the basic defenses set up by the 27th Regiment, the Inniskiling Fusiliers. The original site was constructed to help protect the soldiers and the British population of the town from the Afrikaners who came and besieged Durban following their victory at the battle of Congella, in 1842. The Irishmen held out for a month when relief arrived from Grahamstown brought by the epic ride of Dick King. The military museum inside the fort is also a wonderful attraction. The Old Fort ranks as one of the National Heritage sites in Durban
To the eastern side of the city center is The Indian District, also known as the Indian Quarter. The Jumah Mosque is reputably the largest in the Southern Hemisphere. Two markets are of note, the Oriental Bazaar on Albert Street (between Queen and Commercial) and the Indian Market which is on the far side of the M3 at the west end of Victoria Street. This area has become home to Zulu herbalists selling 'muti'. For traditional medicine and rituals, head for Russell Street Extension where these sellers congregate.
One of Durban's most attractive areas, Florida Road is where nightlife thrives alongside myriad shopping establishments. Dotted with restaurants that offer a riot of cuisines, this street will win you over with its pleasant bustle and upbeat vibe. It can be safely dubbed a retail paradise, owing to the number of varied fashion boutiques it houses and is also home to some extremely charming buildings like the Quarters Hotel - an erstwhile Victorian home. A heaven for art lovers too, this street is further peppered with establishments like Artisan Contemporary Gallery and African Art Centre. In addition, entertainment venues like Casablanca and brimming bars breathe life into its sprawl.
St Paul's was originally built in 1853, but was rebuilt in 1906 after a fire destroyed the original buildings. The new church was built in a Neo-Gothic style. From the outside, it is not much to look at, but the interior is beautiful. There are commemorative plaques on the walls to some of Durban's early settlers and there is a lovely, wood ceiling complemented by the stained-glass chancel windows. The chapel of St. Nicolas on the left of the aisle was part of the Mission to Seamen between 1899 and 1989.
Un regalo del gobierno de Portugal, instalado en el Victoria Embankment en el año 1897 para conmemorar el 400 aniversario de la primera visita del explorador Vasco Da Gama a Durban, que en ese entonces se llamaba la costa de Natal, el reloj Da Gama esta en estado de abandono en estos días, pero igual es un hito visual. Una artesanía colorida en un intrincado e impresionante trabajo de hierro forjado, este reloj en forma de campana es una atracción muy popular en Durban y una de las más históricas. Tanto como su ubicación en el conocido y moderno Victoria Embankment, también llamado las Ramblas, es un gran punto de interés para el paseo de la tarde. En 1969 una nueva placa recordatoria del 500 aniversario del nacimiento de Da Gama, fue revelada por el embajador de Portugal.
St Paul's was originally built in 1853, but was rebuilt in 1906 after a fire destroyed the original buildings. The new church was built in a Neo-Gothic style. From the outside, it is not much to look at, but the interior is beautiful. There are commemorative plaques on the walls to some of Durban's early settlers and there is a lovely, wood ceiling complemented by the stained-glass chancel windows. The chapel of St. Nicolas on the left of the aisle was part of the Mission to Seamen between 1899 and 1989.
Un regalo del gobierno de Portugal, instalado en el Victoria Embankment en el año 1897 para conmemorar el 400 aniversario de la primera visita del explorador Vasco Da Gama a Durban, que en ese entonces se llamaba la costa de Natal, el reloj Da Gama esta en estado de abandono en estos días, pero igual es un hito visual. Una artesanía colorida en un intrincado e impresionante trabajo de hierro forjado, este reloj en forma de campana es una atracción muy popular en Durban y una de las más históricas. Tanto como su ubicación en el conocido y moderno Victoria Embankment, también llamado las Ramblas, es un gran punto de interés para el paseo de la tarde. En 1969 una nueva placa recordatoria del 500 aniversario del nacimiento de Da Gama, fue revelada por el embajador de Portugal.
Ubicada en un momento en la tranquilidad de la calle de la catedral, actualmente la catedral se encuentra en medio del bullicio de la ciudad. Los exteriores rojos de ladrillos están llenos de agujas góticas. Adentro, los pisos fríos de mármol, los cielo rasos abovedados y un hermoso altar de mármol son un pacifico santuario en esta parte de la ciudad. La catedral todavía ofrece servicio diario y le da la bienvenida a quien desee unirse a la congregación.
Surrounded by furniture and antique shops, this mosque has become a landmark with its tower jutting up between the buildings. It is one of a number of old and attractive buildings that date back to some of the earliest days of Durban's history. The outer walls are painted a refreshing peppermint green color. Visitors are welcome but requested to leave their shoes at the entrance.
Durban Botanic Gardens are regarded by many as some of South Africa's most beautiful city park lands. In 1850, the original curator, Mr. Mark Johnson McKen, laid the groundwork for what it is today. Specialties include the Earnest Thorpe Orchid House, a Herb Garden, a Sunken Garden and the Garden for the Blind. There is an information center and a tea garden. There are live concerts held in the park regularly, throughout the year, and audiences are welcome to bring along a picnic basket. Multiple concerts take place in the hall and the event spaces in the gardens. Workshops and exhibitions are also held.
Ofrece tours por el día o pasando la noche en una variedad de lugares por todo Sudáfrica, 1st Zulú Safaris tiene algo para cada gusto. Desde pesca en la profundidad del océano, bungee jumping, safaris didácticos, pueden arreglar cualquier itinerario. También tours en la ciudad, para los que estén interesados en la vibrante vida urbana de Sudáfrica, combinando la belleza de la naturaleza con el bullicio de la ciudad. La compañía tiene dos sucursales en el hotel La Montagne y en West Street en el Golden Mile de Durban.