Union Buildings, Government building in Pretoria, South Africa
The Union Buildings stand atop Meintjieskop hill with two identical wings connected by a semi-circular colonnade featuring neoclassical architectural elements throughout the structure.
Construction of the Union Buildings started in 1910 and concluded in 1913, marking the establishment of the Union of South Africa under British dominion.
The building's east and west wings represent the English and Afrikaans-speaking communities, demonstrating the architectural intention to unite South Africa's population groups.
Visitors can explore the terraced gardens surrounding the Union Buildings daily, offering views of Pretoria and access to various monuments and memorials.
The sandstone blocks used in construction came from Transvaal quarries, while the floor tiles were manufactured in Vereeniging, incorporating local materials throughout.
Location: Pretoria
Inception: 1913
Architects: Herbert Baker
Architectural style: neoclassicism
GPS coordinates: -25.74047,28.21202
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:35
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