Paddonhurst
Paddonhurst is a locality in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe and has an elevation of 1,336 metres. Paddonhurst is situated nearby to the locality Hume Park, as well as near the suburb Parkview.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Natural History Museum of Zimbabwe and Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception.
Natural History Museum of Zimbabwe
Museum
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The Natural History Museum of Zimbabwe is located in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, on Leopold Takawira Avenue. Designed by architect James Whalley, the museum officially opened in 1964, the museum contains exhibits illustrating the history, mineral wealth and wildlife of Zimbabwe, including the second largest mounted elephant in the world.
Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception
Church
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The Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception is the name given to a temple that is affiliated with the Catholic Church and serves as the seat of the Metropolitan Archbishop of Bulawayo in Zimbabwe. Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception is situated 3 km southwest of Paddonhurst.
National Library of Zimbabwe
Library
The National Library of Zimbabwe also known National Free Library of Zimbabwe is located in Bulawayo second biggest city in Zimbabwe. It was established under the National Library and Documentation Service Act Chapter 25:10 act of 1985 which was passed by the Zimbabwean Government in 1985. National Library of Zimbabwe is situated 2½ km south of Paddonhurst.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Bulawayo and Makokoba.
Bulawayo
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Bulawayo is a relaxed, elegant industrial city with wide tree-lined boulevards, in western Zimbabwe. Several World Heritage sites, including historic monuments from the precolonial era and national parks, are within an hour's drive from Bulawayo, making it a great tourist destination.
Makokoba
Suburb
Makhokhoba is a suburb of Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. It was the first black African township in the city. The suburb is named after the actions of Mr Fallon, the Native Commissioner, who used walk around with a stick. Makokoba is situated 2½ km west of Paddonhurst.
Bradfield
Suburb
Bradfield is a neighbourhood in the city of Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. Bradfield is situated 4 km south of Paddonhurst.
Paddonhurst
- Type: Locality
- Location: Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, Southern Africa, Africa
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Latitude
-20.14111° or 20° 8′ 28″ southLongitude
28.6° or 28° 36′ eastElevation
1,336 metres (4,383 feet)Open location code
5GFCVH5X+HXGeoNames ID
1106061
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