Pietermaritzburg, Administrative capital in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
Located in the Msunduzi River valley at 596 meters elevation, Pietermaritzburg functions as the governmental center of KwaZulu-Natal province.
The Voortrekkers established the settlement in 1838 following their victory at Blood River, naming it after their leaders Piet Retief and Gerrit Maritz.
The KwaZulu-Natal Museum, Tatham Art Gallery, and Msunduzi Museum showcase regional artifacts, art collections, and Voortrekker heritage within preserved Victorian buildings.
The city connects to Durban through the N3 highway system and maintains an airport offering regular flights to Johannesburg.
The City Hall stands as the largest red-brick structure in the Southern Hemisphere, featuring an extensive pipe organ built by Brindley & Foster.
Location: Msunduzi Local Municipality
Inception: 1839
Elevation above the sea: 596 m
Website: http://www.msunduzi.gov.za
Website: http://msunduzi.gov.za
GPS coordinates: -29.60090,30.37960
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:27
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