Thorolds Bookshop began in 1904 as a shop selling sewing machines and a few books. It later developed into a full fledged bookstore run by Frank Thorold. More than a century old, the store has a wide range of rare and valuable books and acts as a supplier for important clients like Harvard, Yale, Princeton and Wits universities. Run by Neillen van Kraayenburg, who has vast experience in the industry of law books, it is now one of the principle suppliers to important Johannesburg law firms. Along with law books, the place also sells books on topics like travel history, art, military, South African history and architecture.
L'antica piazza Sandton, centro della città di Johannesburg è stata ribattezzata piazza Nelson Mandela nel 2004 per commemorare il decimo anniversario della nascita della democrazia in Sudafrica. Ospita anche la statua di Nelson Mandela che venne costruita quando venne ribattezzata la piazza, che a sua volta serve non solo come tributo agli sforzi del presidente di portare la pace alla nazione. È anche un importante punto sia per i turisti e per gli abitanti che possono riflettere sul turbolento passato della nazione. Si tratta di una piazza in stiel italiano con negozi, ristoranti e gallerie, vicino a alberghi di alto livello e al centro finanziario della città e da non perdere per chi è in visita a Johannesburg.
The Rooftop Market at the Rosebank Mall has been a Sunday tradition in Johannesburg for years. A cultural hub as well as a shopaholic's paradise, the market sells a range of art, trinkets, CDs, clothes, jewelry and antiques of both African and Western origin. African dance performances and other cultural programs are also hosted here from time to time.
Traders from all over Africa sell hand-made curios and collectibles from rural areas, to locals and visitors. The food area is a connoisseur's delight - buy freshly made pesto, pasta, fragrant Italian breads and cheeses. There are also performances of live music by locals, adding to the vibrant feel of the market.
Questo centro commerciale unico, dove ogni commerciante è proprietario del suo negozio, l'Oriental Plaza è il paradiso per chi cerca prezzi speciali. Ospita più di 360 negozi e ognuno offre le sue specialità ma la cosa migliore è che si considera necessario trattare il prezzo e in questo modo si può sempre cercare il miglior affare. C'è di tutto dalla gioielleria esotica ai bellissimi oggetti bianchi, alle spezie e i giochi e questo lo rende un posto unico. Si può fare un salto in un sacco di ristoranti con menù deliziosi come la samoosas e il curry. Si possono contattare direttamente i negozianti. C'è una lista generale sul sito web.
Dai suoi 228 metri, il Carlton Centre è l'edificio più alto dell'Africa, e è uno dei monumenti più famosi di Johannesburg. Costruito negli anni Settanta, il centro è stato sin da allora un simbolo della città con la successiva aggiunta del 50° piano, la terrazza del Top of Africa, da cui vedere la città e del centro commerciale sotterraneo che lo collega al vicino Carlton Hotel (al monento chiuso). Si trova nel cuore del centro degli affari di Johannesburg e non può non fare parte dell'itinerario turistico.
Housed in a 15-story building, the Neighbourgoods Market's structure impresses you with the mural artwork by Eduard Villa. Open every Saturday through the morning and afternoon, the Neighbourgoods Market is a nice place to spend a warm morning, whether you want to enjoy browsing through local artisan products, sample the various delicacies cooked up by local chefs or get fresh food fresh from the farmers' produce. Besides the fresh produce, the market comes alive during the various festivities like the We Love Real Craft Beer Festival, the Barrel and Vine Festival Festival and so on that happen throughout the year.
Clicks is a chain of pharmacies, located all over South Africa. There are several such outlets located in many localities of Johannesburg. These outlets offer an expansive inventory of not only health and wellness products but also a range of personal care items, beauty products, cosmetics, baby products and even home and kitchen appliances. Located on Jorissen Street, housed within the Jorissen Place, this Clicks store remains open all week, from 8a onward.
One of the country's largest chain of hypermarkets, Pick n Pay has a significant retail presence in Johannesburg. The expansive outlet within the Braamfontein Centre offers the best of fashion, food, lifestyle and technology, all under one roof. From organic and gourmet products to fresh produce and wines, you'll find all of your daily necessities and much more here. Regular promotions and discounts promise great deals. Check website for more.
This monthly market gives you the opportunity to buy the best of Johannesburg's traditional and handicraft items, from handmade felt toys and glassware to jewelery. Apart from this, there are entertaining performances and displays of visual art by various artists to keep you entertained. Numerous food and drink stalls ensure that hunger pangs don't interrupt your shopping spree. The best part of Zasekhaya Arts and Culture Market is that you can place orders with the artists and merchants to get goods made exactly the way you want them. Loads of activities and fun games to keep the children occupied are also at hand, so you can be left alone to browse through the wares on offer. Parking is available within the Bus Factory premises.
Xarra ospita un grande numero di autori africani e libri sull'Africa e è in grado di dirigersi anche a lettori che cercano classici. A volte vengono organizzate letture pubbliche e gare tra scrittori. Se non si trova ciò che si cerca allora c'è il sito web in cui sono classificati oltre ai libri, i DVD e CD. Chiamare per gli orari.
You can find this quirky place on the corner of Diagonal 14 and President Street. As the name suggests it is not a museum but a medicine shop. You will find some weird and most bizarre medicines sold here. It is one of the leading stores selling Muti which is a traditional herbal homeopathic medicines. There are wide array of dried herbs as well a some different kind of remedies including monkey skulls, dried crocodile feet and so on. You can even meet a sangoma who practises traditional medicine. Do come for your daily dose of weirdness.