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| Bloemfontein | ||
| province | Free State | |
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| Residents | 256.185 (2011) | |
| height | 1,395 m | |
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Bloemfontein (Afrikaans for Flower source) is a city in the Free State Province downtown South Africa. As the seat of the Supreme Court, it is after Pretoria and Cape Town the third capital of the country. The city is also the birthplace of J.R.R. Tolkien, the author of "Lord of the Rings" and attracts more and more tourists.
background
Bloemfontein was the venue for the Soccer World Cup 2010
getting there
By plane
Around 350,000 passengers use the every year Bloemfontein Airport
(IATA: BFN)which is only 10 km from the city center. The following companies currently fly to Bloemfontein:
| airline | aims | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Airlink | Durban | www.saairlink.co.za |
| mango | Johannesburg, Cape Town | www.flymango.com |
| South African Express | Johannesburg, Cape Town | www.flyexpress.aero |
In the street
| Distances | |
| Cape Town | 1,000 km |
|---|---|
| Johannesburg | 400 km |
| Durban | 630 km |
| East London | 560 km |
| Kimberley | 165 km |
| Maseru | 145 km |
Several national roads cross at Bloemfontein. The most important is probably that N1that of Cape Town coming further after Johannesburg runs. In addition, the N6 direction East London out of town and the N8 brings the travelers either to the west Kimberley and to the east Maseru in Lesotho.
By train
Due to its location, Bloemfontein is a major hub in the South African rail network. The station is in the city center on the corner of Maitland Street and Harvey Street. South Africa's long-distance trains, the Shosholoza Meyl connect the city with almost all major cities in the country. Depending on the route, the trains run either in the Tourist Class (Sleeping car with restaurant) or in Economy class (only seats).
mobility
Tourist Attractions
- Anglo Boer War Museum, Monument Road.
- Choet Visser Rugby Museum
- Fire Station Museum, Erlich Park Fire Station, Church Street.
- National Botanical Garden
- 1 National Museum, 36 Aliwal Street.
- Naval Hill and Franklin Game Reserve
- 2 Oliewenhuis Art Museum, 16 Harry Smith Street.
- Women's Memorial
- 3 Presidency Museum, Pres. Brand Street.
- 4 Queens Fort Military Museum, 116 Church Street.
- SA Armor Museum
activities
shop
kitchen
nightlife
accommodation
trips
- 60 km east of the city is the Maria Moroka Nature Reserve and Thaba 'Nchu, a hotel and casino complex.
- The small, cosmopolitan town is about 1.5 hours by car Ladybrand and a little further Maseru, the capital of Lesotho.
literature
Web links
- http://www.bloemfontein.co.za/ - Official website of Bloemfontein
