Palace of Justice

The Palace of Justice forms part of the northern façade of Church Square in Pretoria. The building dates to the nineteenth century and was designed by the Dutch architect Sytze Wierda.

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Type: Courthouse
Description: courthouse in Pretoria, South Africa
Also known as: “Palace of Justice, Pretoria”
Address: Pretoria

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Church Square and Kruger House.

Church Square

Square

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Church Square, originally Market Square, is the square at the historic centre of the city of Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa. The founder of Pretoria, Marthinus Pretorius, determined that the square be used as a market place and church yard. Church Square is situated 120 metres southeast of Palace of Justice.

Kruger House

Museum

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Kruger House is the historical Pretoria residence of the Boer leader and President of the South African Republic, Paul Kruger. It was built in 1884 by architect Tom Claridge and builder Charles Clark. Kruger House is situated 630 metres west of Palace of Justice.

Ditsong National Museum of Natural History

Museum

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The Ditsong National Museum of Natural History, formerly the Transvaal Museum, is a natural history museum situated in Pretoria, South Africa. It is located on Paul Kruger Street, between Visagie and Minnaar Streets, opposite the Pretoria City Hall. Ditsong National Museum of Natural History is situated 1 km south of Palace of Justice.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Pretoria and Capital Park.

Pretoria

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Pretoria, the administrative capital of South Africa, is in Gauteng. Its wide avenues are lined with purple-flowered jacaranda trees and stately architecture.

Capital Park

Suburb

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Capital Park is one of Pretoria's oldest and first suburbs and lies approximately 4 km north of the historic Church Square, behind the Pretoria National Zoo.