Braamfontein, Central suburb near City Centre in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Multi-level buildings in Art Deco and Brutalist styles stand along the streets, connected to downtown by the Nelson Mandela Bridge.
The area began as farmland in 1853 when Gert Bezuidenhout established the property, leading to its development as a residential district by 1888.
The Constitutional Court of South Africa and the University of Witwatersrand contribute to the educational and legal importance of the district.
The district contains major office complexes, residential buildings, and connects to public transport through Jan Smuts Avenue and Empire Road.
A freight train carrying 56 tonnes of dynamite exploded in Braamfontein on February 19, 1896, causing 78 casualties.
Location: City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality
Inception: 1853
Elevation above the sea: 1,733 m
GPS coordinates: -26.19111,28.03778
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:21
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