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Union Buildings

Terraced public gardens rise toward Pretoria’s Union Buildings, the seat of government. Visitors can take in the architecture from exterior viewpoints while the offices remain outside casual touring.

Union Buildings

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Why go

Terraced public gardens sit below Pretoria’s seat of government, giving visitors views of its architecture and grounds. Explore the gardens and exterior viewpoints; the offices are not set up for casual touring. The gardens make this a public-space visit as well as an architectural one, with the building forming the backdrop rather than an interior attraction.

What to look for

  • Terraced public gardens
  • Government architecture from outside

Useful to know

  • Visit the gardens and exterior viewpoints; government offices are not a casual tour.
  • View the architecture from the public terraces beneath the government offices.

Your next visit

Estimated · Declared scenario and planning estimates; no live opening, weather, queue or booking service.

Outdoor visit · 10–25 min

Public-space walk and exterior observation only; no interior, garden, tower or ticketed admission included. Durations and walking are estimates. Check temporary restrictions and park or market opening times.

Outdoor visit · 45–120 min

World planning estimate; admission, opening, visit duration and access need checking.

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