Johannesburg CBD, Commercial district in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Description
Johannesburg CBD is a business district with high-rise buildings clustered around the Carlton Centre, forming the city's financial core. The area spans several blocks with offices, retail shops, and various public spaces.
History
After 1994, the district underwent major changes, transforming from a whites-only area into a diverse urban center. This shift marked South Africa's transition following the end of apartheid.
Culture
The district houses Chancellor House, which preserves the former law offices of Nelson Mandela and Oliver Tambo, showing the location's role in South Africa's independence movement. Visitors can walk through the rooms where important decisions were made.
Practical
The district connects to the Gautrain network, which provides direct access to OR Tambo International Airport. Visitors should expect busy conditions, especially during weekdays.
Did you know?
Gandhi Square functions as both a transit hub and retail center, marking where Mahatma Gandhi practiced law for more than 20 years. The plaza connects the area's daily movement with its deeper historical roots.
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Standard Bank Centre
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Market Theatre
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Statue of Mahatma Gandhi
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Joburg Theatre
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11 Diagonal Street
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Rand Club Building
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MuseuMAfricA
298 m
Rissik Street Post Office
1 km
Southern Life Centre
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Ansteys Building
773 m
Dorkay House
1 km
Dr Xuma house
1 km
Chancellor House
744 m
St Aidan's Anglican Church, Johannesburg
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Markham Building
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Rand Water Board Building
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Manners Mansions
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Consolidated Building
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Natal Bank Building
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Alexander Theatre
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London House
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