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.
Een cadeau van de portugees overheid geinstalleerd op de Victoria Embankment in 1897 ten eeren van de 400de verjaardag van de expeditieleider Vasco da Gamas eerste blik en bezoek van Durban, die toen als de Natalkoset bekend was, de da Gama klok is nu iets nagelaten maar nog steeds indrukwekkend. Gemaakt van kleurrijk en precies gevormde ijzerwerk, deze schelvormige klok is een populair attractie in Durban en een van de meest historische in de stad. Ook is zijn locatie langs de populair en modern Victoria Embankment, ook als Esplanade bekend, een reden voor een wandeling s' middags. In 1969 werd een nieuw denktafel voor de 500de verjaardag van het geboorte van da Gama door de Portugesische ambassadeur openbaard.
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.
Een cadeau van de portugees overheid geinstalleerd op de Victoria Embankment in 1897 ten eeren van de 400de verjaardag van de expeditieleider Vasco da Gamas eerste blik en bezoek van Durban, die toen als de Natalkoset bekend was, de da Gama klok is nu iets nagelaten maar nog steeds indrukwekkend. Gemaakt van kleurrijk en precies gevormde ijzerwerk, deze schelvormige klok is een populair attractie in Durban en een van de meest historische in de stad. Ook is zijn locatie langs de populair en modern Victoria Embankment, ook als Esplanade bekend, een reden voor een wandeling s' middags. In 1969 werd een nieuw denktafel voor de 500de verjaardag van het geboorte van da Gama door de Portugesische ambassadeur openbaard.
Ooit in de rustige Cathedral Street, deze kathedraal staat nu onder de hele ruzie van het stadscentrum. Buiten is het gebouw van roode bakstenen en is van gotische toren gekroond. Binnen vindt man koele marmeren vloeren, gewelfden dakken en een mooien marmeren altaar. Deze kathedraal heeft nog dagelijkse diensten en iedereen is welkom.
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.
Deze Safari bedrijf biedt tours door een heleboel verschillende plekken door Zuidafrika en die ook in allebij dagreizen en overnacht safaris. Man kan waarlijk iets voor iedereen vinden van diepzee vissen tot bungee springen to culturele lessen kann 1st Zulu iets voor elke smaak arrangeren. Stadtours zijnook beschikbaar voor degene die zich voor het bruisende stadleven van zuidafrika interesseren, of de schoonheid van de natuur met de opgewondenheid van de stad willen combineren. De compagnie heeft ook andere kantoren bij de La Montagne Hotel en in de West Street op het beroemde Goudenmijl van Durban.