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Pietermaritzburg Tourist Attractions draws tourist to Pietermaritzburg in large numbers. Located in the heart of South African country, Pietermaritzburg is a city of charm and beauty. The city is to be seen in spring when masses of azaleas are in bloom. The English touch lent to the town by the British which was its military garrison town is reflected in the Victorian and Edwardian buildings, quaint pedestrian lanes and other landmarks of the town. They form a bulk of Pietermaritzburg Tourist Attractions
In the shady, tree-lined suburbs of Pietermaritzburg, large red brick bungalows and grandly built boarding schools bring back the colonial ambiance. The city has a wide range of shops, hotels and restaurants, providing the ideal gateway to the exceptional country inns, recreational resorts and game reserves of the Midlands and the Drakensberg.
Some major Tourist Attractions of Pietermaritzburg include:
Pietermaritzburg Railway Station
The Pietermaritzburg Railway Station is an attractive red-brick building in Railway Street. It is a reminder of the Victorian era, and is notable for its contrasting stone facings and extensive cast-iron lace work. Mahatma Gandhi was thrown out from a train here in 1893. This incident kicked off him on his political career.
The Pietermaritzburg Garden of Remembrance
This attractive garden was built in memory of the servicemen who lost their lives in the two world wars. Sap oozes from the famous Weeping Cross of Delville Wood on the anniversary of the battle in which many South African soldiers died. World's View is 305-m high vantage point which provides excellent views of the city and surrounding area.
Apart from these there are several buildings, museums, galleries and monuments of interest in Pietermaritzburg. These include The City Hall, Natal Museum, Old Colonial Building, Old Government House Comrades Marathon House Museum, Macrorie House Museum and Voor trekker House.
Church Street has been converted into a pedestrian shopping mall. The African Arts and Craft Centre in Fraser Lane is another important draw for tourists. It specializes in traditional and contemporary work, including sculpture, hand-woven rugs and tapestries, batiks, jewelry and collectors' pieces.
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