(African Methodist Episcopal) – 13 roomed church and is situated in Batho Location,

Gonyane Street, documents of the ANC where hidden under the floor of that church, and African Americans use to conscientise the masses there in the 1970s.

An exquisite example of Victorian architecture, especially Victorian windows.

Major Henry Warden laid the foundation stone of the building, the third oldest Anglican Church in South Africa, in 1850. The famous author, JRR Tolkien and his brother were baptized in the font of the Cathedral and their father lies buried nearby. Rudyard Kipling also worshipped in the Cathedral.

The War Museum is dedicated to the South African men who fought against the British

in the Anglo-Boer War and other struggles in South Africa. This Museum is a standard source of reference and material for students of the Anglo-Boer War. Its exhibits include photographs, paintings, documents, books, uniforms, weapons and sculptures from that time. Entrance: Adults R10.00, Children R5.00

The Appeal court was completed in 1929 and serves as the highest court in South Africa.

The stinkwood-paneled court room itself is probably the most magnificent in the country, while the judge’s library adds dignity to the already outstanding building. Bloemfontein has been South Africa’s judicial capital since 1910. Free entrance

The library houses an interesting collection of Africana and a unique collection of drama texts.

Sanctuary is provided in the Bloemfontein Zoo in pleasant surroundings for the "Big Five"

as well as several antelope species, tigers, panthers, hippos and apes. A large variety of birds is an added attraction. This zoo has the largest collection of apes in South Africa. The most unusual inhabitant is the liger, a cross between a lion and a tiger. Entrance: Adults R35.00, R15.00

Offering a traditional Sotho art exhibition including pottery and thatched carpets.

Video material on the history of Botshabelo can also be viewed here. Next to municipal offices.

In contrast to the historic sandstone buildings lining President Brand Street,

the Bram Fisher Building is a modern-day “glass palace”. It serves as the headquarters of the Mangaung Municipality. A bust of Bram Fisher is in the entrance hall of the building

The Bram Fischer House was the home of the Fischer family from 1910 to 1946. Bram Fischer,

born in 1908, was a member of the Communist party and the lawyer who represented the African National Congress (ANC) members accused in both the Treason and Rivonia Trials in the 1960s. He was arrested in 1965 and sentenced to life imprisonment on Robben Island, the prison where Nelson Mandela was also incarcerated. Fischer was later transferred to a hospital after being diagnosed with cancer and died in 1976.

The grave of Chief Moroka at the Wesleyan Mission Station has been declared a

National monument but can only be viewed with special permission. The Chief’s Kgotla (Kraal) is also situated in the area.

The old City Hall, designed by Sir Gordon Leith in 1935 and built of sandstone, is in

President Brand Street, a declared National Conservation area. The beautiful Burmese wood paneling inside the building and the Italian tiles are particularly interesting.

Row of 12 A houses on each side of the opposite streets which were built in 1952

to coincide with the visit of King George V visit to Bloemfontein to conceal the squatter settlements in the area.