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Things to Do in Durban
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Bartle Arts Trust (BAT) Centre
The vibrant center (though perhaps a little on the seedy side... |
Arts / Performance Venues | Durban |
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Campbell Collections
In the middle of bustling, suburban Berea, Muckleneuk is a tranquil... |
Museums / Galleries | Durban |
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City Hall
Built in 1910 in Edwardian neo-baroque style, the hall looks... |
Architectural Sites | Durban |
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Durban Art Gallery
The gallery presents a vibrant, contemporary mix of local, southern... |
Museums / Galleries | Durban |
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Durban Botanic Gardens
Opposite the Greyville Racecourse, Africa's oldest surviving... |
Gardens / Arboretums | Durban |
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Durban Natural Science Museum
Despite its small size, this museum provides an excellent introduction... |
Museums / Galleries | Durban |
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Francis Farewell Square
In the heart of Durban, the square is a lovely shady plaza bordered... |
Squares | Durban |
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Hare Krishna Temple of Understanding
This magnificent lotus-shaped temple opened in 1985 is at the... |
Religious Sites | Durban |
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Jumah Mosque
Built in 1927 in a style that combines Islamic and colonial features... |
Religious Sites | Durban |
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Kendra Hall and Ekta Mandir
One of the most easily accessible and opulent temples in the... |
Religious Sites | Durban |
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KwaMuhle Museum
Pronounced kwa-moosh-le (with a light e, as in hen), this small... |
Museums / Galleries | Durban |
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Madressa Arcade
The thoroughfare has a Kiplingesque quality, recalling the bazaars... |
Markets / Bazaars | Durban |
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Mitchell Park
The magnificent rose garden, colorful floral displays, and leafy... |
Parks | Durban |
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Mozart's
Of the 20 or so restaurants, fast-food outlets, and coffee shops... |
Casinos | Durban |
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Muti Market
For a uniquely African experience, hire a guide through Durban... |
Markets / Bazaars | Durban |
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NSA Gallery
The National Society of the Arts' Gallery complex houses four... |
Museums / Galleries | Durban |
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S. A. Sugar Terminal
Much of Durban's early economy was built on the sugar industry... |
Industrial Sites | Durban |
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Shree Ambalavaanar Alayam Temple
One of Durban's most spectacular Hindu shrines is in Cato Manor... |
Religious Sites | Durban |
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Suncoast Casino & Entertainment World
Part of the rejuvenation of Durban's Golden Mile, this casino... |
Casinos | Durban |
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Tourist Junction
The city's principal tourist information outlet occupies Durban's... |
Information Centers | Durban |
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Umgeni River Bird Park
This bird park, ranked among the world's best, is built under... |
Nature Preserves | Durban |
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uShaka Marine World
This aquatic complex combines the uShaka Sea World aquarium and... |
Zoos / Aquariums | Durban |
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Victoria Street Market
Masses of enormous fish and prawns lie tightly packed on beds... |
Markets / Bazaars | Durban |
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Wilson's Wharf
Near the BAT Centre and on the edge of the harbor, this pleasant... |
Pedestrian Malls | Durban |
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