Voortrekker Monument - Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa
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The huge granite Voortrekker Monument is built on a hill and can be seen from all sides of Pretoria. It is a memorial to the northward migration of Voortrekkers from the Cape Colony into the interior of modern South Africa between 1835 and 1854.
Waymark Code: WM17CTF
Location: Gauteng, South Africa
Date Posted: 01/27/2023
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The Voortrekker monument is a well thought out work of art with a lot of symbolism. No image is made for aesthetic value only; everything means something. The architect was Gerard Moerdijk, and it was his ideal to design a monument that should be "a memorial for a thousand years and more."
The monument offers the opportunity to learn about the history of the Afrikaners, from the Great Trek to the Anglo-Boer War and more. The monument tells a story of heroism, perseverance and a vision for the future. The two main points of interest inside the building are the Historical Frieze and the Cenotaph.
Besides history, the Voortrekker monument is also a place to relax. It is the perfect place to picnic, walk and participate in adventure activities.
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