Newtown Cultural Precinct, located
in the inner city of
Johannesburg is the cultural district of
Johannesburg.
Newtown Cultural Precinct is the cultural
hub of Johannesburg and offers great
entertainment such as music, poetry, dance,
theatre, art galleries, museums, craft
markets, buskers, clubs and intense
nightlife.
Attractions & Things to Do & See in the
Newtown Cultural Precinct include;
- Mary
Fitzgerald Square is the central
point of Newtown that hosts to a number
of local and international performers,
events and festivals.
-
Nelson Mandela Bridge - Nice bridge
that links Braamfontein to Newtown.
-
Newtown Park - Beautiful park that
hosts variety of art activities and
picnics.
-
Museum Africa - It is the premier
history and cultural museum of
Johannesburg and housed in the place
that was once the city's first fruit and
vegetable market that was built in 1913.
- The
Workers’ Museum - It is an original
municipal compound that is now serving
as a museum of labour migration under
the management of Museum Africa.
- South
African Breweries World of Beer -
SAB World of Beer offers an informative
tour prior to the beer origins
dating back to 6000 years and
demonstrates the beer making process.
There is also a pub that the visitors
are able to enjoy beer after the tour of
the facility.
- Sci-Bono
Discovery Centre - It is the largest
science centre in South Africa. The
science center includes a collection of
interactive hands-on exhibits and
several activities related to
mathematics, science and technology
which are great and enjoyable especially
for the kids.
- The
Market Theatre Precinct - The Market
Theatre has a daily flea market. Locally
made jewellery, clothing, fabric and
other craft items are the spots of the
market. Also there are several small
craft shops.
-
Oriental Plaza - It is known for its
exotic variety of fabrics sold at
discount prices. There are no fixed
prices - as in eastern markets,
bargaining is part of the experience.
Local and international brands are also
sold at reduced prices.
- Xarra
Bookshop - It is the first bookshop
of South Africa that is related to
African literature, culture, film, art
and music.
-
Bassline - It is a great live
entertainment and music venue in
Newtown, Johannesburg worth of its jazz
and blues performances. For the African
rap and hip hop lovers, the venue is
also an ideal place. It offers Jazz,
reggae, afrobeat, rock, hip-hop, kwaito,
house, marrabenta, folk, rap, ragga, ska,
latin, highlife, pop, blues, soul,
rhythm music.
Shopping
in Newtown is great for the visitors
with the markets, many specialist craft
shops, items ranging from African
instruments to homeware, textiles,
jewellery, indigenous ornaments and clothes.
Eating out & nightlife in Newtown is
spectacular. Newtown offers variety of nice
places for dining & wining to its visitors
that ranges from light contemporary meals to
traditional African food. During nights
visitors may find mellow live jazz, a late
night party, or an evening of dancing to the
latest talent from South African and
international artists, bands and DJs. |
