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Best Historic Venues in Johannesburg

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The 1896-built Windybrow Theater is a fine example of Victorian architecture and provides a pleasant stage for theater artists and its practitioners. It is housed inside a former mining center, which is now declared as a national monument and serves as a fine cultural institution for performing arts. With a seating capacity for 250 people, the main theater of the hall has a revolving stage and is a regular venue for various theater performances. Equipped with state-of-the-art sound technology and infrastructure, the theater proves to be a unique stage for an institution that aims to nurture the development of theater groups in Africa.

Liliesleaf is the site where members of the African National Congress revolted against the oppressive apartheid rule and plotted to bring down the despotic empire, which then led to the Rivonia Trial. Now converted into a history museum, Liliesleaf showcases the eventful past of the tribal land and the various hardships its revolutionaries faced in a bid to eradicate racism from the country. The farm's several rooms as well as outhouses are home to a wide collection of some riveting objects which provide a glimpse into the life and times of the iconic characters. The displays also acquaint visitors with how the activists drafted their plans against the cruel political forces. A key attraction is the 1980s' safari wagon which smuggled arms into the country. Declared as a heritage site, the museum is one of the must-visit places in Johannesburg.

The Forum Company has done a brilliant job with the remodeling of the early 20th-century power plant into a dynamic venue for a host of private and corporate events. Turbine Hall was re-imagined in such a way that its architectural glory did not have to make way for contemporary changes and structural modifications. Impeccable service, cutting-edge audio-visual equipment, charming decor complete with industrial plinths and extravagant lights and toothsome food transform it into a venue of choice for conferences, product launches, cocktail parties, exhibitions and wedding receptions. In the year 2010/11, Turbine Hall was the runner-up awardee under the Exhibitions and Special Events department of South Africa Tourism Welcome Awards.

As its name suggests, the Market Theatre, also known as the John Kani Theatre was once a fresh fruit and vegetable market. Dating back to the early 1900s, most of the original architecture still exists as well as a lot of the original signs. Within the huge complex, other than the Market Theatre stages, there are several galleries and restaurants. The three theaters at the Market are Main, Laager and Barney Simon. The venue stages all forms of production from drama, comedy, musical, community, South African to experimental theater. International actor John Kani is the managing trustee at the complex. There are various dining and drinking options within the Market Theatre complex.

Reputed not only for hosting 2010 World Cup but also for being the venue for Nelson Mandela's last speech, First National Bank Stadium is nothing short of a landmark in Johannesburg. The structure has a capacity of 94,736, including 195 suites, and is built specifically for soccer. No seat is more than 100 meters (35 feet) from the field, and no matter where you seat yourself, unobstructed views of the field are guaranteed. The outer design is in the shape of a calabash, a traditional African pot, with mosaic tiles in warm colors and lights underneath that mimic the light of a fire.

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