Ou Raadsaal, Pretoria.

4 M. Tloane - 2 months ago

The architect of the buildings is in point. It's just beautiful and peaceful to watch and soak in the beauty of the buildings and it's history. This place is history on its own.

5 Devon Llywellyn - a month ago

Such a beautiful historic building where history comes alive.

5 Maurithus Meiring - 7 months ago

This is an incredible building full of history and architectural genius from the 1800’s. Amazing looking building that has stood the test of time

he Ou Raadsaal was commissioned in the late 19th century by the South African Republic as the new seat of government in Pretoria, and was designed by Dutch architect Sytze Wierda in a Renaissance Revival style. The contract for construction was granted to John Johnstone Kirkness, a builder from the Orkney Islands with a prolific building career in the region, at a sum of £82,500. Construction began in February 1889 with the cornerstone laid by President Paul Kruger on 6 May that year, and the work was completed in December 1891.

3 Nola Bredekamp - a year ago

We attended a meeting in the big hall up one storey: beautiful stately old room with lovely lead glass windows. The meeting was held by a group named Friends of the War Museum. An interesting talk was given by an informed speaker on the role women played during the Anglo Boer War. A conducted tour through various halls and rooms and offices was also undertaken. Very interesting

5 Lizanne Schultz - 2 months ago

Impressive to see at night. Beautiful building

4 DAVID MAISELA - 2 months ago

I appreciate the building more so staff

5 Stephen Kerwin - 2 months ago

A very historic building.