Bloemfontein - Wikipedia Bloemfontein is located in central South Africa on the southern edge of the Highveld at an elevation of 1,400 metres (4,600 ft), bordering on the semi-arid region of the Karoo The area is generally flat with occasional hills ("koppies" in Afrikaans), and the general vegetation is Highveld grassland
15 Best things to do in Bloemfontein - The Crazy Tourist Constructed in 1849 with a pounded dung floor, it acted as the state’s first parliament building, or raadsaal Now Bloemfontein’s oldest surviving building, its history also includes use as a church and as a school While on Saint George Street, consider visiting the Wagon Museum next door too
Bloemfontein | Bloemfontein (GL) - South African Tourism Bloemfontein, or “Bloem”, as the locals like to call it, is the judicial capital of South Africa It’s pretty much in the centre of the country in the Free State province, and also happens to be where the author of The Lord of the Rings, JRR Tolkien was born
THE 15 BEST Things to Do in Bloemfontein (2025) - Tripadvisor Things to Do in Bloemfontein, South Africa: See Tripadvisor's 17,784 traveler reviews and photos of Bloemfontein tourist attractions Find what to do today, this weekend, or in June We have reviews of the best places to see in Bloemfontein Visit top-rated must-see attractions
35 Facts About Bloemfontein Discover 35 fascinating facts about Bloemfontein, the vibrant capital of the Free State Province in South Africa From its rich history to its cultural diversity, explore the wonders of this beautiful city
Tourist Attractions in Bloemfontein - PlanetWare The gallery is a satellite of the National Museum in Bloemfontein, and its permanent collection focuses exclusively on South African art, ranging from the old masters to contemporary paintings and sculpture Artists include Thomas Baines, Pieter Wenning, and Willem Coetzer
Bloemfontein Free State South Africa Visitor Information Bloemfontein, the capital city of the Free State Province in South Africa, is often referred to as the "City of Roses"; Bloemfontein is famed for its lovely gardens and flowering rose bushes
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