Johannesburg is the heartbeat South Africa when it comes to breathtaking nature, worth-exploring history and rich wildlife. Besides, Carlton Centre is another highlight of Jo’burg that possesses enough to tickle your travel senses! This tallest skyscraper in entire Africa houses a shopping mall, office complexes and various recreational activities. Besides these notable spotlights of Carlton Centre, one attraction that lures travellers to this gigantic structure is Top of Africa. Holidaymakers booking flights to the city cannot call their trip to Jo’burg ‘Complete,’ if this observation deck is missing from their travel itineraries.
Top of Africa offers captivating 360° views of Johannesburg from this skyscraper. If you can compromise on your sleep, plan a visit to this edifice early in the morning to admire sunrise when Johannesburg comes to a new light amidst an undefined quaint aura. In case, you are not a morning person, climb up the 50th floor to give flights to your fancies with awe-inspiring views of the city during evenings. This deck also features a small restaurant that serves a variety of snacks.
Carlton Centre is also famous for its proximity to numerous sites that always top the list of attractions of travellers boarding flights landing at Johannesburg. Let’s know about few of them.
Apartheid Museum
Spend some time at this museum to take a closer look at the exhibits that offer a sneak-peak into turbulent past of South Africa depicted by a plethora of displays featuring photographs, texts, documents, videos and artefacts. Entry tickets are required and on Mondays, this museum remains closed.
Market Theatre
For culture vultures reserving seats on Johannesburg flights, Market Theatre is a must-visit attraction. This world-renowned performing arts venue is reputed for hosting anti-apartheid plays. Besides plays and live performances, this theatre also features Market Photo Workshop, an auditorium, a gallery and a lecture room.
Constitution Hill
This is among the most noteworthy historical landmarks in Johannesburg. It served as a prison where notable personalities such as nelson Mandela and Mahatma Gandhi were kept as prisoners. Apart from being a witness to racial segregation, Constitution Hill is also famous as one of the oldest buildings in the metropolis.
