Braamfontein is located just north of Johannesburg and the top destinations here include The Cultural Arc comprising Newton, Constitution Hill, Wits University, Nelson Mandela Bridge, and the Civic Center. The Nelson Mandela Bridge serves as the connection between Johannesburg and Braamfontein. Braamfontein is not just your typical Johannesburg region. There are several important elements that make this place one of a kind. For starters, the Newtown area is one of Braamfontein's new districts dedicated solely for tourism development and is aimed to rejuvenate the inner city to attract the attention of the world. This is a very vibrant sector that has so much to offer aside from the cultural attractions it already has. The Market Theater is located in the Newtown Precinct and its four wonderful theaters offer the best productions one can find in South Africa. One of the greatest productions ever held here is Sarafina, which later on became a huge success in Broadway. The Market Theater also offers other attractions such as various bookshops outside with huge collections of bestsellers, world class galleries, and a number of restaurants that offer various cuisines.

A visit to Newtown Music Center should not be missed if you want to enjoy a number of renowned musical artists. The Music Center also has become one of the popular music venues for several huge concerts, music launches, recordings, and a whole lot more. Another place to visit at Braamfontein is Wits University. Also known as the University of Witwatersrand, Wits University was established in 1896. This has become the academic center for the region and it is worth taking a tour here to find out the history of the university and at the same time learn how this learning hub became famous. Worth visiting is Constitution Hill which was originally built as a fortress and was later on used as an imposing prison. A lot of people visit this place due to the fact that plenty of popular people have been detained in this prison including Mandela and Gandhi. At present, Constitution Hill now houses the Constitutional Court. A quick tour here will allow you to learn the journey of South Africa to democracy. If you want to have a taste of Braamfontein shopping, the Civic Center is the place to go.

The Civic Center is basically the shopping district of Johannesburg and it is also a bustling business metropolis. From here, you can enjoy a wide collection of modern and historic public buildings and wonderful parks where you can always have a leisurely walk. Before your tour ends at Braamfontein, make sure to pay a visit to Nelson Mandela Bridge. This one connects the region to the city center and it is also one of the largest cable bridges in South Africa. The Bridge links the Johannesburg Central Business Center with Braamfontein as well as Newtown's Cultural Center. Aside from all these attractions, Braamfontein is well known for its world class hotel industry. Your tour will never be complete without staying in one of these hotels to have a better taste of what comfort and luxury should be.