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10 Instagram spots around Johannesburg
Johannesburg’s bridges, historic neighbourhoods, gardens and ridges offer contrasting photographic subjects. These ideas extend from the city centre to Soweto and the botanical garden in Roodepoort.
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Nelson Mandela Bridge
The cable-stayed Nelson Mandela Bridge spans the Braamfontein railway yards between Newtown and Braamfontein. From its pedestrian walkway, use the cables as a frame and include the railway lines below.
Search Google MapsMarket Theatre and Mary Fitzgerald Square
The Market Theatre occupies a former market building in Newtown beside Mary Fitzgerald Square. From the square, photograph the brick exterior with enough open space to show its setting in the cultural district.
Search Google MapsVilakazi Street
Vilakazi Street in Soweto was home to Nelson Mandela and Desmond Tutu. From the public street, include the former Mandela house and a little of its surroundings to connect the landmark with its neighbourhood.
Search Google MapsOrlando Towers
The colourful Orlando Towers are a prominent landmark in Soweto. Photograph the two towers together from a public street where they are visible, giving the surrounding neighbourhood room in the lower frame.
Search Google MapsConstitution Hill
Constitution Hill brings the historic Old Fort and South Africa’s Constitutional Court into one precinct. Photograph the exterior from the surrounding street, allowing the buildings to sit within the modern city setting.
Search Google MapsThe Wilds Nature Reserve
The Wilds combines indigenous vegetation with winding stone paths and elevated city views. From an established path, frame the Johannesburg skyline between the plants to show how close the reserve is to town.
Search Google MapsJohannesburg Botanical Garden
Johannesburg Botanical Garden includes a rose garden near Emmarentia Dam. Frame the flower beds from a garden path. The operator permits phone pictures but requires permission for cameras, so check its current guidance.
Search Google MapsWalter Sisulu National Botanical Garden
The Witpoortjie Waterfall and its cliffs form a striking feature of this garden in Roodepoort. From the established waterfall walk, compose the falls with the rock face. Check photography requirements with the garden.
Search Google MapsMaboneng
Maboneng is an inner-city district known for art and repurposed industrial buildings. From a public pavement, compose a street scene with a mural and its building rather than assuming any particular artwork is permanent.
Search Google MapsShadow Boxer at Chancellor House
The Shadow Boxer sculpture portrays Nelson Mandela opposite Chancellor House, where Mandela and Oliver Tambo worked. From the public street, include the sculpture and the building to connect the artwork with its historic setting.
Search Google MapsSources for these photo spots
- City of Johannesburg: Nelson Mandela Bridge
- Gauteng Tourism: Market Theatre
- Gauteng Tourism: Newtown Cultural Precinct
- South African Tourism: Explore Soweto
- City of Johannesburg: Soweto attractions
- City of Johannesburg: Constitution Hill
- City of Johannesburg: Discovering Joburg’s green heart
- City of Johannesburg: Finding a green heaven in Joburg
- Johannesburg City Parks and Zoo: Botanical Garden venue hire
- SANBI: Black Eagle and Waterfall Viewing
- SANBI: Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden information
- SANBI: Walter Sisulu garden security specification
- Gauteng Tourism: Maboneng
- City of Johannesburg: Chancellor House restored
- City of Johannesburg: Madiba shadow boxing in the city