{"id":162177,"date":"2023-06-02T11:50:43","date_gmt":"2023-06-02T06:20:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/traveltriangle.com\/blog\/?p=162177"},"modified":"2023-06-14T17:39:57","modified_gmt":"2023-06-14T12:09:57","slug":"nelson-mandela-square","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/traveltriangle.com\/blog\/nelson-mandela-square\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Exciting Things To Do Near Nelson Mandela Square In South Africa"},"content":{"rendered":"

Nelson Mandela Square<\/strong> is one of the busiest shopping hubs of South Africa. But it doesn\u2019t end with shopping here. It also extends to giving the tourists wonderful experiences for both body and brains. No matter what, if you are in Johannesburg, then this a place you should definitely check out once. Its location being in the very center of the city makes it quite convenient and easy reachable spot for all. Housing nearly hundreds of delicious food serving restaurants, each with a varied theme and vibe, and other shops, you can be assured to find everything the shopper in you needs, here.<\/em><\/p>\n

About The Nelson Mandela Square<\/h2>\n
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The square got its speedy fame when its name was changed into the Nelson Mandela Square. Earlier it was known by the name Sandton Square, going by its location. Later on, a six-meter tall bronze statue of the former president was unveiled there, thus getting the name Nelson Mandela Square, in honour of his attribution for the country, in the year of 2004. The statue was made by two men named Kobus Hattingh and Jacob Maponyane. The statue is 2.5 tones heavy and is so huge that its mere shoes is 1 meter. In addition to honouring the former president, it also pictorially represents the events before the freedom of this rainbow nation and thus enlightens the visitors of its origin and history.<\/p>\n

The square in a whole gives a feel of a Piazza, with its Italian styling and theme. You can taste the best of French wine here. Also, various other exclusive cuisines such as the Greek platters, Italian super creamy coffees, and the indigenous south African steak etc. The options made available for you to shop, are going to make you mind boggled not able to chose from all equally amazing varieties available. From jewelry to home d\u00e9cor to trinkets to what not! Even if you have no intention to buy or shop around, even then do go visit the place for its ambience. Take your date out for a romantic dinner and have a pleasant time together.<\/p>\n

Must Read:<\/strong> Kruger National Park In South Africa Is Your Ultimate Date With The Wild<\/a><\/p>\n

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