Voortrekker Monument, Granite memorial monument in Tshwane, South Africa.
The 40-meter-tall granite monument features intricate relief sculptures and symbolic artworks depicting the journey of South African pioneers.
The monument commemorates the Voortrekkers who migrated from Cape Colony between 1835 and 1852, marking their travels through South African territories.
The Hall of Heroes contains a central courtyard with marble sculptures representing figures from Afrikaner history and their contributions to South Africa.
The monument opens daily from 8:00 to 17:30, offering guided tours, exhibition spaces, and educational programs about South African pioneer history.
The Cenotaph Hall displays a remarkable tapestry containing more than three million stitches, representing the craftsmanship of South African artisans.
Location: Pretoria
Architects: Gerard Moerdijk
Official opening: December 16, 1949
Floors above the ground: 2
Height: 40 m
Made from material: granite
Phone: +27123266770
Website: https://vtm.org.za
GPS coordinates: -25.77639,28.17583
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:29
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